NPS Photo LulanaKīpahulu is said to be the home of Laka—a god worshipped by canoe makers. And from Kīpahulu comes a story of a canoe maker whose skill was insurmountable. In the story of Chief Keawe-nui-a-ʻUmi, chief of Hawaiʻi Island, we hear of a man named Lulana who came from Kīpahulu in the District of Hāna. ![]() NPS Photo The Good ChiefDuring an unsettling time on Maui the chiefs were over-taxing their people. It was at this time that some chiefs from Hawai‘i came to Kīpahulu and Hāna. One of these was Ka-lani-malokuloku-I-Ke-po‘o-o-ka-lani, brother to Chief Kamehemeha. He protected the rights of the common folk and “they loved him and called him the good chief (Ke-Ali‘i-maika‘i) in praise of his kind deeds.” That is why his life was spared when he was about to be made prisoner of war. ![]() DeitiesUncover the stories behind deities in Hawaiian culture ![]() Natural PhenomenonDiscover the stories behind the natural features of Hawaiʻi |
Last updated: October 24, 2021