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Re: RECLAIMING HALEAKALA, SPIRITUALLY AND CULTURALLY Re: RECLAIMING HALEAKALA, SPIRITUALLY AND CULTURALLY [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Talk Story with Uncle Charlie ] [ FAQ ] Posted by Mia Kaina on January 04, 1998 at 01:19:48: In Reply to: RECLAIMING HALEAKALA, SPIRITUALLY AND CULTURALLY posted by Uncle Charle on December 03, 1997 at 03:17:02: : What a ceremony we had up at Haleakala this morning. The Honolulu Star Bulletin : (http://www.starbulletin.com/) had an article on the Ceremony. There was suppose to be over two : hundred people, but from early last evening it was pouring rain and windy. : When we gathered at the Upcountry Community Center at 1:30am. the wind was howling and it : was raining steady. At 2:00am. everyone gathered for pule and promptly at 2:30am. we left for : Haleakala. It kept raining and after entering the Haleakala National Park and passing through the : checkpoints, we arrived at the top, The visitor's center. For the first time in history, the parking lot : was closed and only Kanaka Maoli were permitted and others whoes children were in Hawaiian : programs. We all waited in the Buses and cars, until the right chants were performed and the : Ho'okupu (offerings) were given. This was at 3:40am. the temperature was 40 degrees and chill : factor was almost freezing. In fact the rain was crystallizing on the clothes. Again after the proper : chants were done, we entered the observatory. It was heated and everyone gathered. It was really : something to see. We had about 150 people dressed in "cold weather gear". For Hawaiians who : are not accustomed to the cold, had on thick socks for mittens, bed spreads, blankets and anything : they could find to keep themselves warm. I had announced on the radio it would be close to : freezing. : We started to perform dances outside right on the rim of Haleakala, chants to honor the Makahiki : Festival, the different gods and goddesses that reside there. It kept raining the wind was blowing but : everyone was engrossed in the ceremony. : We then had a kukakuka (talk story) session that was for me the high light of the ceremony. There : were more youths, from 20 years old to 3 year olds then there were adults. This was wonderful : because they represented the future. Everyone spoke the Kupuna (elders) and the opio (youth) and : the all reaffirmed their committment in taking back Haleakala for spiritual and cultural purposes. : They agreed that we have so many cultural resources but if we dont take care of it, we will loose it. : At 6:15am. the sun was chanted in E Ala E, and a new day appeared and a new committed by : Hawaiians in reaffirmation of the cultural roots on the rim of this very wet, very cold and very nani : (beautiful) mountain called Haleakala. Aloha Uncle Charlie. Uncle Charlie, I was up at Haleakala that morning with you. I find myself chanting E Ala E to the sun here in Lanikai, Kailua, Oahu. I enjoyed myself. I was happy to see Hawaiians taking back their land for practices they had practiced before. I am interested. What was the significance of 4am? Kainoa 'Opio Follow Ups: Post a Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Comments: : : What a ceremony we had up at Haleakala this morning. The Honolulu Star Bulletin: : (http://www.starbulletin.com/) had an article on the Ceremony. There was suppose to be over two: : hundred people, but from early last evening it was pouring rain and windy. : : When we gathered at the Upcountry Community Center at 1:30am. the wind was howling and it: : was raining steady. At 2:00am. everyone gathered for pule and promptly at 2:30am. we left for: : Haleakala. It kept raining and after entering the Haleakala National Park and passing through the: : checkpoints, we arrived at the top, The visitor's center. For the first time in history, the parking lot: : was closed and only Kanaka Maoli were permitted and others whoes children were in Hawaiian: : programs. We all waited in the Buses and cars, until the right chants were performed and the: : Ho'okupu (offerings) were given. This was at 3:40am. the temperature was 40 degrees and chill: : factor was almost freezing. In fact the rain was crystallizing on the clothes. Again after the proper: : chants were done, we entered the observatory. It was heated and everyone gathered. It was really: : something to see. We had about 150 people dressed in "cold weather gear". For Hawaiians who: : are not accustomed to the cold, had on thick socks for mittens, bed spreads, blankets and anything: : they could find to keep themselves warm. I had announced on the radio it would be close to: : freezing. : : We started to perform dances outside right on the rim of Haleakala, chants to honor the Makahiki: : Festival, the different gods and goddesses that reside there. It kept raining the wind was blowing but: : everyone was engrossed in the ceremony. : : We then had a kukakuka (talk story) session that was for me the high light of the ceremony. There: : were more youths, from 20 years old to 3 year olds then there were adults. This was wonderful: : because they represented the future. Everyone spoke the Kupuna (elders) and the opio (youth) and: : the all reaffirmed their committment in taking back Haleakala for spiritual and cultural purposes.: : They agreed that we have so many cultural resources but if we dont take care of it, we will loose it.: : At 6:15am. the sun was chanted in E Ala E, and a new day appeared and a new committed by: : Hawaiians in reaffirmation of the cultural roots on the rim of this very wet, very cold and very nani: : (beautiful) mountain called Haleakala. Aloha Uncle Charlie.: Uncle Charlie,: I was up at Haleakala that morning with you. : I find myself chanting E Ala E to the sun here : in Lanikai, Kailua, Oahu. I enjoyed myself. : I was happy to see Hawaiians taking back their : land for practices they had practiced before. I: am interested. What was the significance of 4am?: Kainoa 'Opio Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Talk Story with Uncle Charlie ] [ FAQ ]

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Hawai`i Department of Land and Natural Resources: Division of State Parks: Maui Parks Text version DLNR Home | State Parks Home | State of Hawaii Home | Search State Parks on the island of Maui Haleki'i-Pihana Heiau State Monument In Wailuku at end of Hea Place off Kuhio Place from Waiehu Beach Road (Highway 340). Remains of two important heiau (places of worship) that were rededicated as war temples by Kahekili, Maui's last ruling chief. Viewpoint of Central Maui. Park gate open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 10.2 acres 'Iao Valley State Monument End of 'Iao Valley Road (Highway 32), 'Iao Valley. Scenic viewpoint of 'Iao Needle, an erosional feature which abruptly rises 1200 feet from the valley floor. Park gate open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 6.2 acres Kaumahina State Wayside On Hana Highway (Highway 360), approximately 28 miles east of Kahului Airport--2 hours drive. Forested rest stop with picnicking and scenic viewpoint of northeast Maui coastline. Showy exotic plants. No drinking water. 7.8 acres Makena State Park South of Wailea at Pu'u Ola'i volcanic cone just beyond the end of Wailea Alanui Road. Scenic wildland beach park characterized by prominent cinder cone and large white sand beach. Swimming during calm seas, bodysurfing, board surfing, shore fishing, and beach- related activities. No drinking water. 164.4 acres Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area At 6200 feet elevation in Kula Forest Reserve, 9.7 miles upland from Kula on Waipoli Road off Kekaulike Avenue (Highway 377); 4-wheel drive vehicle recommended. Camping and lodging (one cabin) within the fog belt of Kula forest. Extensive trail system in the forest reserve, including through a forest reminiscent of the conifer forests of the Pacific Northwest coast. Sweeping views of Central and West Maui, Kaho'olawe, Moloka'i and Lana'i in clear weather. Pig and seasonal bird hunting. Nights are generally cold; winter nights frequently have below freezing temperatures. No campground showers. 10.0 acres Pua'a Ka'a State Wayside On Hana Highway (Highway 360), approximately 38 miles east of Kahului Airport--2 1/2 hours drive. Rest stop and picnicking in the rain forest. An idyllic area with small scenic waterfalls and pools. No drinking water. 5.0 acres Wai'anapanapa State Park In Hana at end of Wai'anapanapa Road off Hana Highway (Highway 360), 52.8 miles east of Kahului Airport--3 hours drive. Remote, wild, low-cliffed volcanic coastline offering solitude and respite from urban life. Lodging, camping, picnicking, shore fishing and hardy family hiking along an ancient Hawaiian coastal trail which leads to Hana. Excellent opportunity to study a seabird colony and anticline pools. Other features include native hala forest, legendary cave, heiau (place of worship), natural stone arch, sea stacks, blow holes and small black sand beach. 122.1 acres Wailua Valley State Wayside On Hana Highway (Highway 360), approximately 32 miles east of Kahului Airport--2 1/4 hours drive. Viewpoint of Ke'anae Valley and Ko'olau Gap in Haleakala's rim, and of Wailua Village and taro patches in opposite direction. State Parks Home DLNR Home | State of Hawaii Home | Text Only | Boards and Commissions | Divisions and Offices | Quarterly Exhibit Contact Info | Administrative Rules | Exhibits | Credits | Privacy Policy | Accessibilty | FAQ's | Search State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources Kalanimoku Bldg., 1151 Punchbowl St., Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone : (808)587-0400 Fax : (808)587-0390 Email : dlnr@exec.state.hi.us

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