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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Ulupono Heiau trip with Hula Kumu



Heiau is a very special sacred place in Hawaii culture.

Long ago, people used to sacrifice themselves to a god to order to avoid
natural disaster.
I was scared to go there because of the thought of sacrificing, but I was surprised to find myself very peaceful and calm feeling after I got there.

There are many Hawaiian origin plant over there you can see such as Mape, Hala, Kukui , Taro field, Noni, etc.
People of Hawaii volunteered to clean up and restore this place, it really is beautiful to go see.

There are many heiaus in Hawaii, but this one is famous because of it's size. It's in Kailua, right off Pali Highway. If you make left turn right after Kamahameha, before you hit Kalanianaole hwy on Pali, ( you see gas station on right side),
you will find YMCA, it's right at back of it.

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