250 years ago, Native Hawaiians had already met and exceeded a goal set forth by Governor David Ige in 2016: They nourished and maintained a complex system of agriculture that sustainably fed a population estimated to number approximately 800,000 – that’s 100 percent local food production. It’s a figure that in today’s world of convenience […]
Waiohuli Yard Sale at Waiohui Center
The Waiohuli Yard Sale will go down at Waiohui Center on Saturday, November 10th. The Waiohuli Hawaiian Homesteaders Association (WHHA) warmly invites the public to attend this yard sale event. There’ll be ‘ono foods, an awesome community rummage sale, and sweet aloha vibes. Proceeds and any additional contributions benefit the residents of the Waiohuli Hawaiian […]
Kulolo Workshop at Maui Nui Botanical Garden
Attend the Kulolo Workshop at Maui Nui Botanical Garden (MNGB) on Saturday, July 14th. Kulolo is a Hawaiian dessert made from coconut milk, freshly steamed kalo (taro), sugar, and a lot of love. Namea Hoshino (MNBG’s Kalo Varieties Manager) will teach students how to make kulolo in three different ways. Call or email for reservations. […]
East Maui Taro Festival at Hana Ballpark
The 26th annual East Maui Taro Festival happens this Saturday, April 21. The festival is centered around taro (kalo), the essential staple food of the Hawaiian diet. The goal of the festival is to perpetuate Hawaiian culture with education about the significance of taro with Hawaiian hula and music performances, info tents, food booths, cultural activities and […]
Nice to see Hawaii taking up the fight against white supremacist statues
It’s heartwarming to see activists way out here in Hawaii take up the civil rights struggle being fought right now in the continental U.S. over statues that honor the so-called “heroes” of the Confederacy. Those particular statues don’t exist out here, but that doesn’t mean we don’t face the same underlying issues. The fight is […]
Maui’s Aloha ‘Aina Ambassador: What it’s like to be Pat Simmons, Jr.
Pat Simmons Jr. is not just a Maui boy, father, singer-songwriter, musician, surfer and an organic farmer. He’s also a cancer survivor, and the son of Pat Simmons, an American rock musician and original band member of The Doobie Brothers. Being from a musically inclined family, Simmons grew up listening to all types of music. […]
Day tripping to Hana – Kahanu Gardens, Pi’ilanihale Heiau and Hana Burger Hana Ranch Food Truck
You don’t hear too much about Hawaiian history before Kamehameha I, but of course Hawaiian royalty and culture started centuries before his birth. One of the best places to get a feel for the mana of ancient Hawaii is at the Kahanu Gardens in Hana, home of Pi`ilanihale heiau. But to get to it, you must adventure […]
East Maui Taro Festival at Hana Community Center and Ball Park
The 25th annual East Maui Taro Festival happens this Saturday, April 29. The festival is centered around taro (kalo), the essential staple food of the Hawaiian diet. The goal of the festival is to perpetuate Hawaiian culture with education about the significance of taro with Hawaiian hula and music performances, nonprofit info tents, food booths, cultural activities and […]