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The Story of Hi`iakaikapoliopele

Saturday, December 11th, 2010

The Story of Hi`iakaikapoliopele

Maui Arts & Cultural Center News Release

This ancient saga begins with Pele’s migration to Kïlauea. Her spirit is lured by hula drums to faraway Kauai, where she finds a lover. The story details the quest of Pele’s younger sister, Hi`iakaikapoliopele, to retrieve her sibling's man, Lohi`auipo, the chief of all Kauai. After many adventures and trials on her way, Hi`iaka finds that the chief has been killed by the devious mo`o of that island. She must reunite his body and spirit, restore him to life through the rituals of healing and bring him safely back to their crater home. It’s a very human account of love and lust, jealousy and justice and peopled with deities, demons, chiefs and commoners. 

The mystery and thought-provoking enchantment for Hi`iakaikapoliopele and her story was a visual feast of cultural emotion mixed with contemporary Hawaiian thinking. Abigail Kahilikia Jokiel, Pualani Lincoln, Keali`i Maielua and Matthew Kawika Ortiz will discuss their artwork ‘Hi`iakaikapoliopele: Visual Stories by Contemporary Native Hawaiian Artists’ on Dec. 14 from 6-7 p.m. at Kulana `Oiwi.


The artwork and discussion is presented by the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in collaboration with `O Hina i ka Malama Hawaiian Language Immersion Program and Kalele Bookstore.

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Winning Big at Molokai Stampede

Saturday, December 11th, 2010

Winning Big at Molokai Stampede

At last month’s Molokai Stampede, nearly 100 teams and hundreds of cowboys and girls competed for the largest cache of prizes that rodeos in the state of Hawaii have to offer.

In its fourth year, the rodeo has gotten bigger and better, said Kapualei Ranch Manager Reyn Dudoit. The cash and prizes this year totaled $25,000, ranging from saddles to a horse and a TV.

“Our main focus was to put in [whole] roping – it’s what draws everybody to the island,” Dudoit said, adding that they also included women’s and kid’s roping that off-island rodeos don’t usually offer.

The big prize – a quad ATV – is the biggest roping prize in the state. To earn it, a roper has to have a sharp horse, draw good cattle, have reliable partners and luck, according to Stoney Pocock. His 15 years of experience helped him win it.

“It feels good any time you win something like that,” he said. Pocock is also Dudoit’s son-in-law, and was on hand to help set up the rodeo he competed in.


The ranch goes by American Cowboy Team Roping Association standards. Pocock is a three on a 10-point scale, but the standards are severe – his wife Real said the highest roper in Hawaii is a five.

Each contestant may enter with six partners, who rely on each other to gain points. As the contestants compete with each partner, points are awarded to the team with the fastest times. Points are also awarded to the team with the fastest times on 3 go rounds, or an "average," according to Real.

Prizes are an important draw for rodeos since riding horses is an expensive hobby.

“For us, it’s a family oriented thing,” Real Pocock said. “My kids rope on the dummy…If it wasn’t a hobby I could drive a Ferrari.”

With a barrel of hay costing just $7 on the mainland and $30-plus in Hawaii – plus shoeing, veterinarian care and other upkeep – roping is a sport you have to love.

“It’s worth it just to see our family do things that they love,” she added. “And be able to go back to Molokai.”

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Flood Advisory for Molokai

Friday, December 10th, 2010

The National Weather Service has extended a flood advisory for the island of Molokai through at least 10:15 a.m. today.

Heavy rain continued to soak Maui, Molokai and Lanai this morning, although county officials said around 9 a.m. they had received no reports of significant flooding. No roads were closed and the Maui Bus continued to operate according to its normal schedule.

Also this morning the National Weather Service canceled a high surf advisory for Maui and Molokai.

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Laugh Yourself Healthy

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

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by Patricia Hammond

Start the New Year with Laughter Yoga! Laughter Yoga is a playful, effective form of exercise that combines simulated laughter, yogic breathing and stretching.
The idea that laughter is good for us is nothing new. The key to Laughter Yoga is that the body doesn't know the difference between real or simulated laughter. We are able to intentionally generate physical, mental and emotional benefits by simply choosing to laugh.
 

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Queen Emma’s Taro Patch

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

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By Glenn I. Teves, UH CTAHR

Queen Emma is best known for establishing Queens Hospital to serve the Hawaiian people, but few of us know that she was quite knowledgeable about the culture of taro. The wife of Kamehameha IV, Queen Emma lived from 1836 to 1885 and was considered one of the most influential queens of the Hawaiian Monarchy. In one of her writings found in the Bishop Museum archives entitled ‘Observations on Varieties and Culture of Taro’, she discusses constructing a lo`i, the different varieties, different planting techniques, and harvesting.

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Winter Wonderland Masquerade

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

Winter Wonderland Masquerade

Community Contributed

By Dara Lukonen

Hotel Molokai was transformed into a Winter Wonderland Masquerade for Aka`ula School’s Sixth Annual Ku Ka Lau Lama (KKLL) event.

On the journey from the registration table to the dining room, a festive atmosphere was created by Aka`ula parents and students for their guests. Stops along the way included a table of student decorated Venetian masks, photo booth, lei stand, pupu buffet, Giving Tree ornament table and a silent auction. Silent auction items ranged from plants, crockpots, and a home-made drying box to washing machines, fine art and a bicycle. Whether you were looking for a vacation get-away or housecleaning services, this auction had it all.   

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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

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