#Keanae Hoolaulea
Crafts of Hawaii: The Hawaiian Nose Flute, Ohe Hano Ihu
December 6, 2008 · 12:59 AM UTC
The bamboo of Keanae is considered one of the best in the islands, according to artisan Calvin Hoe. The Waiahole resident is renowned for his skill in crafting Hawaiian nose flutes and was on hand for a demonstration at the Keanae Hoolaulea held over the weekend. [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=642buQWLZrg /] The Ohe Hano Ihu of Keanae […]
Keanae: Life in the Loi
August 19, 2008 · 12:50 AM UTC
The Keanae region of East Maui is known for its white poi and the many taro patches that were once reserved for alii. By the 1900s Chinese immigrants had moved into the area and had utilized nearly half of the valley floor for growing rice patties. Today there’s a resurgence in interest in the taro […]