HAWAIIAN SACRED PLACE GONE WITHOUT A TRACE ON VOICES OF TRUTH – ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I’S FUTURE - Blog

It was one of those places you drive by all the time and never notice.

Overgrown and completely hidden, Hawea heiau sat there for hundreds of years until developers came along with plans for condominiums on the site.

That’s when Kaleo Paik and others knew they had to spring into action.

And that’s also when Kaleo saw Pahua, another ancient heiau sitting at the end of a dead end street in a Hawai`i Kai neighborhood – but completely and beautifully restored.

Having the largest fishpond anywhere in Hawai`i and once anciently home to thousands, Hawea will sit silent no more.

Join us on our amazing adventure as Kaleo takes us to see both heiau - Hawea before restoration, and Pahua as an example of what can be all this week on Hawai`i’s award winning Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.

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"Moving Mountains – A Visit With Kaleo Paik"

“Listen to what the land has to say, because it will speak to you.” Those words kept coming back to Kaleo Paik as she contemplated the task of restoring Hawea heiau, one of Hawai`i’s ancient wahi pana, or sacred places. Kaleo shows us Pahua, a breathtaking heiau from 1400 AD completely restored today and reveals the surprising connection between the two. Don’t miss our amazing visit with Kaleo where you’ll get a real feel for what it was like to be in ancient Hawai`i - Watch It Here

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Thank you Kaleo Paik for giving me the opportunity to bring back to Waianae a Pahu. A Pahu that was used in a Worldwide beat of the earth which is the heart at Ku Kane Ilio (Pokai Bay). A Pahu sound that was heard throughout the Ahupua'a in the District of Waianae. And again at the Capital for our Na Kupuna to hear.

When I first moved to Waianae in 1984 I wanted to preserve a part of what was, and because of your graciousness to include, I made it my responsibility to bring that pahu sound back to Waianae. My Master carver lives in Laie and he had it ready for me to pick up in time for our drumming.

Waianae had a Pahu and that was taken to sit in the Bishop Museum tucked away and lost among all the others with surf boards (olo) and paddles. So very sad! So which is why I am very greatful to you, for energizing me to get a Pahu and bring it to Waiane.

I loaned it to Leimomi Mo'okini of Makaha. She uses the Pahu to teach Hula and I am so excited that the sound can be heard by our flora and fauna in Waianae.

Much love to you for sharing.

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Kaohi June 6, 2010 at 9:13pm

Thank you Kaleo Paik for giving me the opportunity to bring back to Waianae a Pahu. A Pahu that was used in a Worldwide beat of the earth which is the heart at Ku Kane Ilio (Pokai Bay). A Pahu sound that was heard throughout the Ahupua'a in the District of Waianae. And again at the Capital for our Na Kupuna to hear.

When I first moved to Waianae in 1984 I wanted to preserve a part of what was, and because of your graciousness to include, I made it my responsibility to bring that pahu sound back to Waianae. My Master carver lives in Laie and he had it ready for me to pick up in time for our drumming.

Waianae had a Pahu and that was taken to sit in the Bishop Museum tucked away and lost among all the others with surf boards (olo) and paddles. So very sad! So which is why I am very greatful to you, for energizing me to get a Pahu and bring it to Waiane.

I loaned it to Leimomi Mo'okini of Makaha. She uses the Pahu to teach Hula and I am so excited that the sound can be heard by our flora and fauna in Waianae.

Much love to you for sharing.

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