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Waipi'o
which they go into the area and plant keiki Niu. Although area was and still is very sacred, many who do not understand its history and culture, dishonor the area by camping, making fires, littering, and partying. Acording to legend Kapuni a god now, was laid to away at Paka‘alana Heiau. It was said that he was a chief who was born in Waipi’o, walked, grew and became mature and old man in one day. Kapuni was the one who brought the pu (the shell trumpet) named Kihapu. Another heiau is the Honua‘ula Heiau, 300ft. away from Paka‘alana Heiau, is believed to be a heiau were ‘Umialiloa laid those slain in battle as offerings. Hokuawelowelo Heiau is on the cliff of Kaluahine, near the edge of the sea cliff which located over the mouth of the valley on the Kukuihaele side. Moa‘ula Heiau is dedicated by Kalani‘opu‘u on the north west cliff. There’s also Palaka Heiau & Kuahailo Heiau on the Kohala side wall, and Kahalekapapa Heiau on the Kukuihaele side.
What amazes me is how the topography of Waipi‘o has changed due to natural hazards and how nature can plan out what’s going to happen. It makes you think especially when I found out about the valley cleansing itself, maybe the tsunami and the flood was a sign of the valley saying “hey too much going on get out” and look at it now, not as much going on! Also, the Pali Road is nature’s gatekeeper, in its attempt to limit the amount of people entering its valley. Before I wrote this paper I knew little of the Heiau and the fishponds even though I go there as often I can. I hope to learn more from the families I know there and educate others.
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