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Makani Hou o Kaloko-Honokohau (Makani Hou) is in the process of developing a means to perpetuate and share the Kanaka Maoli (Hawaiian) culture by creating opportunities to participate in culture-based activities.
These opportunities are aimed at perpetuating the beautiful culture of pre-contact Hawaii to develop a greater appreciation for and understanding of the values and activities of the ancestors. We believe that lives will be enriched by perpetuating the Kanaka Maoli culture.
Makani Hou’s initial effort towards achieving our goals will focus on constructing several traditional structures to establish a Kauhale (group of traditional structures). We seek the guidance and wisdom of the ancestors, therefore, the Kauhale will be known as Na Leo Kahiko (The Ancient Voices).
We decided to begin with a larger structure that could serve as a multi-purpose facility while we continue to build the numerous other structures of the project. The name of our first structure, Halau ‘Ike translates to “House of Knowledge” where cultural sharing and learning activities will occur. Halau ‘Ike will also provide shelter from the scorching Kona sun as we continue our build out of the Kauhale. Please visit our Halau ‘Ike page to view photos of our activities.
Na Leo Kahiko will be a Cultural Education Live-in Center (CLC), a place where kanaka maoli will be able to immerse themselves in culture-based activities unobstructed by modern day distractions. Open house opportunities for site visitations and interactions with kanaka maoli cultural practitioners will be offered occassionally to share cultural experiences with Hawaii’s residents and visitors.
Most people are unaware that several well-known kupuna (elders), most of who have since passed on, dedicated themselves to a significant effort in the 1970s in order to protect the culturally rich coastal areas of Honokohau Iki, Honokohau Nui, and Kaloko from commercial development interests. Their efforts resulted in the establishment of the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park.
If you have a few minutes you might be interested in our “Spirit” page. The 1974 Spirit Report explains how the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park came into existance and identifies the personalities involved. Makani Hou is especially fortunate to have one of those personalities, Mr. Fred “Keakaokalani” Cachola, as our Board President!
We send our sincerest Aloha and Mahalo to the kupuna who had the insight and sense of kuleana (responsibility) to malama (care for) this area for future generations!
Recollections of a time gone by are shared on our History page. These oral histories compiled by Kepa Maly, Kumu Pono Associates takes one back to a time when life was closer to nature, a period in time when the people had a deep appreciation and respect for the natural environment and for each other. True treasures of a bygone lifestyle. If we can bring back just a hint of this lifestyle and the values of that era with our project, we will be thankful for the opportunity to have done so.
Mahalo to the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) for their generous grant to Makani Hou to initiate our Halau ‘Ike project and this website.
Kokua with this website theme development and site maintenance contributed by Paka. A hui hou (until we meet again)!
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