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Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park View of south side of park
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A Place of Refuge

Step back in time to a sanctuary of Hawaii’s past where traditional Hawaiian lifestyle is preserved. Ancient temples and ki’i (wooden images) whisper stories from the past. This place provided refuge to Hawaiians who came here. Today, the park continues as a sanctuary for visitors seeking a peaceful place and as a safe haven for all of the native wildlife living here.
 
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Pu'uhonua

Imagine you had just broken a law and the punishment was death. Your only chance of survival is to elude your pursuers and reach a place of refuge...more
 
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Audio Tour

Listen to the Audio Walking Tour of the Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park from anywhere with a phone.

Have your phone or cell phone ready and follow the instructions in this brochure.

 
 
Ulana Lauhala

Upcoming Cultural Events in the Park

"Become Inspired by the Authentic"
Ulana Lauhala Workshop (Lauhala Weaving)
January 23, 2012, 9 AM - 2 PM

This is truly a rare opportunity to learn the art of ulana lauhala from a very skilled and well respected Kumu Hulali. Kumu Hulali will cover all the important steps from the tree to picking and cleaning the 
leaves, conditioning to stripping and finally the weaving.   

For more information, please click HERE.

To see additional events, please see Schedule of Events.
 
Hula

Upcoming Cultural Events in the Park

"Become Inspired by the Authentic"
Hula Ka'eke'eke (Bamboo Drums)
February 3, 2012, 10 AM - 2 PM

On Friday, February 3, 2012, two kumu hula (hula teachers) will inspire visitors with the art of ancient hula with ka' eke'eke or bamboo drums as the featured musical implement.
Park entrance fee does apply for this special event.

For more information, please click HERE.

To see additional events, please see Schedule of Events.
 

Step into History

Step into History
Take a glimpse into the three Historical Parks on the Island of Hawaii

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Download Original File: puho-westhawaiivideo.mp4 (14488 KB)
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Write to

Superintendent
PO Box 129
Honaunau, HI 96726

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Phone

Visitor Information
(808) 328-2326

Fax

(808) 328-8251

Climate

Honaunau is typically hot and sunny with daytime temperatures in the upper 80's and night time temperatures in the 70's.
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Did You Know?
Did you know that the coconut tree was an important resource in Hawai'i? It served as a source of food and water, material for building and rope making, and was made into drums. Cutting down the coconut grove of another person's was considered an act of war.
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Last Updated: January 13, 2012 at 15:44 MST

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