Molokai. Kamakou in the

Molokai, Hawaii - History and Culture on The Most Hawaiian Island. One and a half million years ago (give or take a week) two large volcanoes pushed through the surface of the Pacific Ocean and created the island of Molokai. Kamakou in the east, and Maunaloa in the west. A couple days later a third and much smaller caldera, Kauhako, popped up to form the Makanalua peninsula on the north side. Over eons, the north side of the island eroded and fell into the sea, leaving behind the vertical sea cliffs which today make up most of Molokai's spectacular North Shore. It's the fifth largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago; 260 square miles (420 sq km) in area, 38 miles (61km) long, and ten miles (16km) wide at its widest point. Anchored in the center of the 8 major islands, Molokai is 25 miles (40km) southeast of Oahu, and a 25-minute flight from Maui. From the eastern end of the island, it's only 8 miles (13km) across the Pailolo Channel to Maui. The population is estimated at 8,000 residents, half of whom live in or near the principal town of Kaunakakai. Nearly 40% are of Hawaiian descent, thus the nick name, "The Most Hawaiian Island." According to the experts, Hawaiians first came to live on Molokai about 650 A.D. Those first settlers most likely originated from the Marquesas, with later migrations, in double hulled canoes, from Tahiti and other areas in the South Pacific. As the Hawaiians had no written language, most of their pre-contact history has come from chants, passed down from generation to generation, which have kept a chronology of events, battles and genealogy. In November, 1778, Captain James Cook sighted Molokai on his first visit to the Sandwich Islands, as he named these islands, but it wasn't until 1786 when Captain George Dixon anchored off Molokai's coast, that Europeans first visited this island. In 1832 a Protestant mission was established at Kalua'aha on the East End by Reverend Harvey Hitchcock, to serve an estimated population of 5,000. His church has not been maintained, but the walls and part of the roof stand today at the 14.5 mile marker. A white marble headstone marks his grave on the hill east of what remains of the church. The oldest known Hawaiian settlement on Molokai occurred in Halawa Valley, at the eastern end of the main highway that crosses the length of the island. The eastern side of the island was heavily populated in pre-contact Hawaii, a result of ample water from the mountains, fertile and level land for farming, and a rich and abundant ocean. More than 60 fish ponds were built along the south shore of Molokai. Most have nearly disappeared, but a few have been reconstructed and are used daily by residents for aquiculture. A drive along the southshore of the island bears testimony to the reliance on the ocean by early Hawaiians. Molokai was renowned for the wisdom and power of its religious leaders, greatly respected and often feared by others in the archipelago. In the 1500s, the famous prophet, Lanikaula, was so revered that pilgrims came from all the Islands to seek his wisdom and advice. Molokai became a place of retreat, protected from war by its religious prestige and the marital alliances of its chiefs. Others were reputed for sorcery. Legend tells of the Kalaipahoa, or poisonwood gods, entering trees on Maunaloa. The grove is said to have been so poisonous that birds fell dead as they flew over it. Legend also tells us that Laka, goddess of the hula, gave birth to the dance on Molokai, at a very sacred place in Ka'ana. This is recognized on Molokai every May, at a celebration of the birth of hula, called Ka Hula Piko. When Laka died, her remains were secretly hidden somewhere beneath the hill, Pu'u Nana. The hula was finally established, the work of Laka was complete, and the dance flourishedthroughout Hawaii. Molokai was praised as "Molokai Ka Hula Piko," Molokai, the center of the dance. This design, by John Kaimikaua and Wainwright Piena, uses traditional Hawaiian motifs to depict the essence of the saying, "Molokai Ka Hula Piko." To the early Hawaiians the mo'o (lizards) were a symbol of spirituality and good fortune. The central design depicts this spiritual continuity with the mo'o arranged in a circle. The triangle depicts a Hawaiian value called "Lokahi," which is symbolic of a balance between man, nature, and God. Petroglyphs within the triangle portray a man and woman in dance. In the uppermost part of the triangle is a rising sun with a dot in the center symbolizing the piko of the hula. Beneath the circle is a motif depicting water, while at the top, the triangles represent fire. In the real world, water and fire are the two elements that cannot be mixed, but the spiritual essence of these elements mix in the hula. The ancient kumu hula of Molokai stressed to their students that they should dance with the fluidity of water and with the spark of fire. The middle row of diamonds, is a design called by the Hawaiians "na maka ke akua," or "eyes ofthe gods." Eyes are symbolic of the past, because our ancestors look upon us and guide us in thislife. Eyes also represent the living, as we look back upon the paths of our ancestors for inspirationand guidance. The hula provides a means for us to look back to the works of our ancestors through its movements, motions and chants. Above the "na maka ke akua" design are ferns representing the greenery worn by the dancers and below is the half-circle-point motif representing the rays of the sun rising in the east. To the early Hawaiians, the rising sun was symbolic of constant renewal and rebirth in the hula. 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Article Insider - Honeymoon Villas In Hawaii HOME ABOUT US CONTACT US NEWSLETTER ADVERTISE Wednesday, January 25th, 2006 Articles Luxury Villa Rentals Caribbean Villa Rentals Private Villa Rentals Villa Rentals In Jamaica St. John Villa Rentals Mexico Vacation Villa Rentals Island Villa Rentals Hawaii Vacation Villa Rentals Vacation Villa Rentals St. Barts Villa Rentals Beach Villa Rentals Virgin Islands Villa Rentals Hawaii Luxury Villas Romantic Villas In Hawaii Honeymoon Villas In Hawaii Hawaii Beachfront Villas And Cottages Holiday Villas In Hawaii Private Full Service Beach Bungalow Maui Vacations Beach Bungalows Secluded Beach Bungalows Maui Beach Cottages Secluded Beach Cottage Honeymoons Caribbean Beach Cottages Hawaii Beach Cottages Beach Cottage Rentals Los Cabos Vacation Villas Villa Catering Vacation Planning Vacation Planning Virgin Islands Hawaii Vacation Planning Maui Vacation Planning More Resources About Luxury Villa Rentals Home > Travel > Exotic Vacations Luxury Villa Rentals Honeymoon Villas In Hawaii by Benjamin Messmer Planning a honeymoon can be just as exasperating as planning the other aspects of your wedding (unless you immediately think of honeymoon villas in Hawaii). The last thing you want after your intensely social wedding experience is to be surrounded by people at a crowded resort hotel. Worry not, because honeymoon villas in Hawaii offer a secluded and private place for your most special vacation. Gentle breezes drift over the lush green mountains of Hawaii, where perfect days are an everyday occurrence. When you choose honeymoon villas in Hawaii, you will have the option of spending your days and nights in blissful seclusion, steps away from golden sandy beaches and calm tides, or enjoying the natural beauty of Hawaii, whether you stay in Maui, Kauai, Oahu, or Waikiki. No environment is more conducive to pleasurable relaxation and enjoyment of another person's good company than Hawaii. Honeymoon villas in Hawaii are surprisingly affordable and offer every amenity of a luxury resort. Such villas also offer an unparalleled level of intimate privacy. Access Honeymoon Villas in Hawaii from Home Finding honeymoon villas in Hawaii is easier than you might think. The Web has several reputable villa rental companies who offer photographs of their properties available throughout the Hawaiian Islands. You will probably want to call a helpful agent at one of these services after you browse through several villas--these professionals are trained to help you find exactly the right honeymoon villas in Hawaii for you. Your wedding will be even sweeter knowing that your honeymoon will be spent in glorious privacy in Hawaiian paradise. Get all Exotic Vacations articles via v. 5.0154 © 2002 - 2006 InfoSearch Media, Inc . All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy

Hawaiian Food

Taro and Ti Home Mike's Taro Farm Home to exotic plants from around the world Site Nav Home About Products Taro Ti Ginger Cacao Coffee Lemongrass Silkworms Info Growing Articles Recipes News Links Taro Types Pi'iali'i One of the oldest varieties of taro grown on the islands, this high quality taro was known as one of the royal taros. Ula Ula Kumu A popular poi and table taro, this variety has gorgeous red petioles and produces a light colored poi. Lehua Maui This is an improvement over the Lehua Maoli and produces high quality poi from large corms. Lehua Palai'i A heavy yeilding taro that is primarily cultivated under dryland conditions. Ele ele Naioea This is a popular dryland taro prized for luau leaves and it's red poi. Uahiapele A darkly colored taro of a purple/grey hue, this variety is both beautiful and tasty. Bun Long Introduced from China, this taro has a relatively low acridity and is popular for luau leaves and taro chips. Haokea A high quality ancient taro grown for commercial poi in certain areas of Oahu. Contact Me Welcome! This is the new home of Taro and Ti. A new site is currently being designed for your browsing pleasure, so please return periodically to see how things are progressing. If you tried to access a page from the old site, this page will be displayed until the reconstruction is complete. Look foward to recipes, cultural information and history around the plants I cultivate as this site grows. Many varieties of Taro and other exotics are currently being cultivated. As propogation achieves commercial quantities, taro and more will become available for sale in addition to various gingers, ti and other tropicals. Mahalo, Mike 01/16/06

Lanai Art Gallery Sign

Heart of Lanai Art Gallery - Lanai City - Reviews of Heart of Lanai Art Gallery - TripAdvisor Heart of Lanai Art Gallery Sign in • Sign up Home > United States > Hawaii > Lanai > Lanai City > Lanai City attractions > Heart of Lanai Art Gallery Lanai City tourism: Overview Hotels Flights Attractions Dining Deals Forums Maps, etc. Search (e.g., Boston hotels, Las Vegas, Paris art museum) Lanai City Lanai City Overview Lanai City Hotels Flights to Lanai City Lanai City Deals Lanai City Attractions Lanai City Restaurants Lanai City Forum Lanai City Maps Lanai City Discount Hotels Lanai City Vacation Packages e-mail this page to a friend Traveler Reviews Write a review . What was your experience with Heart of Lanai Art Gallery? Tell others what's hot and what's not. 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American Textile History Museum - Exhibitions - Let’s Go Hawaiian! > Current Exhibitions > Past Exhibitions > Future Exhibitions January 31, 2004– June 20, 2004 Let’s Go Hawaiian! Hawaiian shirts (also known as Aloha shirts), have become the recognized symbol of this tropical paradise. The bold, colorful patterns illustrate the lifestyle, culture, flowers, foliage and heritage of the Hawaiian Islands. The American Textile History Museum presents a special exhibition, Let’s Go Hawaiian from January to June, 2004. It is a fanciful look at our fascination with Hawaii, its influence on mainstream culture, and a lighthearted exploration of the cult of the Hawaiian shirt. The exhibit tells the story of our enchantment with Waikiki through the exhibition of over 150 shirts from the 1930s through the 60s. The exhibit invites you to step off a cruise ship into a make-believe vacation in paradise. The illusion is supported by tourist memorabilia, maps, tropical scenery, and other artifacts representative of our notions of what Hawaii was and is. From early surfers, cruise ships and the burgeoning tourist trade to Elvis, the Beach Boys and Parrot Heads, the sounds, colors, styles and ethos of ‘Blue Hawaii’ will be resident at ATHM during the run of the special exhibition. Shirt #60 Long sleeves, spread collar Rayon, coconut buttons Green ground with yellow, orange, gray, and black Design: Whole and sliced pineapples Label: “MADE IN HAWAII FOR / The Liberty House / HONOLULU” The Liberty House was one of the oldest and most respected department stores in Hawaii, and they sold shirts produced by local island manufacturers. Shirt #66 Short sleeves, spread collar Rayon, wood buttons Yellow ground with white, blue, reddish brown Design: Vignettes of people, including hula dancers, ukulele players, surfers, King Kamehameha state; Hawaiian motifs, including flowers, leis, pineapples, palm trees; words, including “OAHU, OLOKAI, HAWAII, WAIKIKI, KAMEHAMEHA, HONOLULU, STATE OF HAWAII” Label: “Kuu-Ipo / MADE IN HAWAII” Shirt #126 Short sleeves, spread collar Rayon, coconut buttons Brown ground with yellow, blue, green, white, and gray Design: floral background with decorated ukuleles showing divers Label: “MADE IN CALIFORNIA / Westwood Casuals / KLEIN-NORTON CO.” Shirt #197 Short sleeves, spread collar Rayon, wood buttons Blue ground with orange, yellow, teal, green, brown, black Design: Vignettes of people, including woman with basket of fruit, woman with leis, hula dancers Label: “Kuu-Ipo / MADE IN HAWAII” Designed by Frank Macintosh for Matson Navigation Company, which operated cruise ships to Hawaii as early as the 1920s and 1930s. Macintosh created designs, including this one, that were originally used for menu covers on Matson ships and later adapted for shirts. Shirt #198 Short sleeves, spread collar Rayon, wood buttons Brown ground with gray, white, yellow, orange Design: Border print of fighting dragons and tigers Label: “Malihini / MADE IN / HAWAII” Shirt #213 Short sleeves, spread collar Rayon, plastic buttons Black ground with yellow, green, red Design: Leis No label Designed by John "Keoni" Meigs, one of the foremost Hawaiian shirt designers. Meigs created his own designs, as he did for this shirt, but he also adapted artwork created for other media, including Eugene Savage’s menu designs.