Ahupua`a are
the traditional ancient
divisions of
our Hawaiian isles.
This sign represents the
pile of stones marking the
boundary. Sacrifice of pig
(Pua`a) were placed
atop the pile.
Each Ahupua`a district
was like a slice of pie:
Thin inland atop the mountain,
broadening out like a pie slice
to encompass a stretch of coast.
The people of each Ahupua`a
enjoyed the bounty of
Mountain, Plains, and the Beach
with it's fish and sea vegetables.
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Warmly, cloudia
There are so many interesting aspects to your islands' culture.
ReplyDeletesuch a neat heritage and history.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting history lesson.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting history lesson.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea! I love that the sign references the old symbol of the pile of stones.
ReplyDeleteOh Glad you friends enjoyed this!
ReplyDeleteThis is extremely interesting. Hawaii is filled with surprises.
ReplyDeletedreaming of hawaii right now.
ReplyDeletefrankly my dear
So many vowels. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThat's something I certainly didn't know.
ReplyDeleteinteresting culture. our side here pork is a big no no.
ReplyDeleteHow I love that they are retained. Living culture is healthy culture.
ReplyDeleteThat's really interesting. Thanks for the Hawaiian history and culture lesson.
ReplyDeleteInteresting!
ReplyDeleteNamaaste /\ from Mumbai
Aloha!
Oh, the sun !, yearn for it when there is none. hide from it if you see it everyday. Oslo is cold and rainy !
ReplyDeleteThanks, jolly pals
ReplyDeleteDo you know "ahu" is the name of the stone platforms where the Moais (big statues) are erected in Easter Island ? Do you know "pua'a" is the tahitian word for pig ? The polynesian triangle (New Zealand - Hawaii - Easter Island) is still alive in the vocabulary !
ReplyDeleteTraditions can be so interesting and sometimes quite intriguing Cloudia..
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! Perfect capture too. It's always enjoyable to learn about your island!
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