The staff of INPEACE experienced Kūlia I Ka Pono’s very first cultural activity with Tuti Kanahele. On this tour, they visited Manoa and learned through mo‘olelo, the traditions, protocol that were passed down for generations by those who first populated this beautiful valley. Aunty Tuti shared the story of Kahalaopuna, the beautiful Princess of Manoa and guided them through Lyon’s Arboretum teaching the many medicinal and ceremonial uses of native Hawaiian plants. Staff learned how to make kukui nut lei, inamona and Hawaiian salt. They also visited the Kūka‘ō‘ō Heiau at the Manoa Heritage Center. Kūlia I Ka Pono hopes that the experiences they learned on this tour will help to preserve and perpetuate the Hawaiian culture, tradition and values.
Testimonials“Having the knowledge about different areas and making different things with what we have. Hawaiian culture is very important for me to do my part to perpetuate.” – April Pana
‘Yes! Awesome presentation! It was an inspiring and uplifting workshop that made me appreciate and yearn to learn and apply more Hawaiian practices in my life”. – Puhala Pea
“The more knowledge and experience I receive I may then bring it back to my community to pass on tradition and educate my families Mahalo for this experience”. - Rita Grilho
“Gave me a better understanding on taking care of the ‘aina for future benefits of children. Pass on the stories of ancestors.” – Shondell Palacio
