After all, thatʻs what he was trained to do from a child, since his ancestors had been growing kalo or taro on the same land from time immemorial.
But now Keokiʻs dream is in serious jeopardy as developers and others are now closing in to evict Keoki and his family off their ancestral lands - all because they stand to make millions through commercial development.
Keokiʻs life and story is an amazing one and he shares it with us in detail as what life as Kaloman is like, including threats of eviction he now faces.
Donʻt miss our fascinating visit with Keoki the Kaloman all this week on Hawai`i’s award winning Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
MONDAY, August 8th At 5:30 PM – O`ahu, `Olelo, Channel 53
MONDAY, August 8th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, August 8th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, August 12th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, August 9th At 7:30 PM & THURSDAY, August 11th At 7:30 PM SATURDAY, August 13th At 8:00 PM - Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
"Kaloman - A Visit With Keoki Fukumitsu"
His dream has always been to be a kalo or taro farmer. And for seven generations Keokiʻs family has been stewards of their land on O`ahuʻs windward side growing taro, the plant from which poi is made, the staple diet of Hawaiians. Yet today, theyʻre in danger of losing their property to developers and others. Join us in our visit with Keoki in the beautiful valley of Hakipu`u as he explains the cultural and environmental importance of taro and see for yourself why they call him the Kaloman - Watch It Here
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