From ancient times continuing through the modern era the Wa’a Kaulua has had a central role in the life of the people of Hawai’i. Gods and goddesses, people, animals and plants all arrived on these shores aboard these vessels. In following centuries, family ties, cultural and material exchanges, romance, diplomacy and warfare all were carried upon Na Kai ‘Ewalu – The Eight Seas – aboard these sleek and able craft. In more recent times they buoyed up the Hawaiian Cultural Renaissance and enabled it to sail briskly toward a better future.
Kapena Kiko Johnston-Kitazawa, a fourth generation Hawaiian canoe builder, and cultural educator will take you for a sail in story and images “aboard”
Ka Wa’a Kaulua.

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