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Come experience life in Old Hawai'i
with Native Hawaiian farmers at Kipahulu!
In Hawai'i, on the Island of Maui, there is a place called Kipahulu. Long before the first Europeans arrived on Maui, Kipahulu was prized by the Hawaiian ali'i (royalty) for its fertile 'aina (land) and kai (ocean). Thousands of people once lived a sustainable lifestyle in this area farming, fishing, and surviving with the resources of the 'Ahupua'a (traditional Native Hawaiian land division which stretches from the mountain to the sea).
In 1995, a small group of Native Hawaiian residents came together to revive, restore, and share the practices of traditional Native Hawaiian culture with others in Kipahulu. We, the Kipahulu 'Ohana, are a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating residents and visitors of the "ways of old" through cultural demonstrations and hands-on activities. Using the wisdom and spiritual guidance of our kupuna (elders, learned teachers), we seek to re-establish a Hawaiian lifestyle in Kipahulu. By initiating sustainable projects, dividing the labor, and sharing the results we will preserve our culture.
Mahalo Ke Akua. Ano ai ke aloha.
"Thank you with blessings from God. Greetings with love."
--Kupuna Daisy
Make reservations for our
Cultural Interpretive Hike
and Taro Patch Tour
Photos of the 16th East Maui Taro Festival, April 26-27, 2008
| Thursday | Harvesting kalo at Kapahu Living Farm | |
| Friday | Making poi and laulau at Kipahulu kitchen | |
| Saturday | East Maui Taro Festival in Hana | |
| Sunday | Planting huli at Kapahu Living Farm |
| Now you can buy or sell on eBay to support the Kipahulu 'Ohana! |
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| Notice: As of October 4, 2008, Piilani Highway between Kipahulu and Kaupo (Route 31) has been reopened, and Kipahulu is now accessible through this route as well as through Hana (Route 360), and vehicles are able to drive all the way around the island again.
East Maui 'lifeline' is open again |
Hawaii Tourism Authority grants perpetuate culture
The Honolulu Advertiser, Monday, February 11, 2008
Plant Taro & Find Your Native Roots
Spirit of Aloha, November/December 2007
Hike with the Kipahulu 'Ohana
East Maui nonprofit offers an authentic Hawaiian experience at "the last Hawaiian place."
The Maui Weekly, July 12, 2007
Hana knows how to party with its popular East Maui Taro Festival
The Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Sunday, April 8, 2007
Funky Things with Poi
Great chefs tackle the flavors of East Maui
Spirit of Aloha, September/October 2006
Kipahulu Kitchen : A recipe for community
Maui No Ka Oi Magazine, Spring, April 2006
The Meaning of Food
Center for Ecoliteracy "Thinking outside the Lunchbox" essay series, October 2005
Kipahulu Ohana wins Kahili Award
Recognized by Hawaii Tourism Authority "Keep It Hawaii" Awards for
"authentic portrayal of the Hawaiian culture"
HTA Press Release, July 25, 2005
Taro patch experience helps problem kids
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Sunday, January 23, 2005
Island Heroes: Living aloha, every day
The Linds share their love for 'aina
The Honolulu Advertiser, Sunday, January 2, 2005
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PO Box 454
Hana, Maui, Hawaii 96713
808-248-8974
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