The molokai light, opened in 1909 and standing on the northern tip of the peninsula, is the tallest us lighthouse in the pacific ocean. In 1865, king kamehameha v selected molokai as the coffeegrowing region for the kingdom of hawaii. Molokai remains true to its island roots, with a high percentage of its population being of native hawaiian ancestry who continue to preserve their. Molokai land trust the molokai land trust is a local organization caring for molokais precious land resources. Oct 21, 2003 alan brennert is the author of the historical novels palisades park, honolulu chosen one of the best books of 2009 by the washington post, and molokai, which won the 2006 bookies award, sponsored by the contra costa library, for the book club book of the year and has sold over 600,000 copies since publication. In the marchapril 2010 issue of hawaii magazine, we bring you a feature article on discovering molokai. Fisherman, farmers, and the quaint main town of kaunakakai make it easy to imagine life on.
Despite its unspoiled beauty, not many people have seen molokai. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Were excited to be partnering with ohana eye center. Information regarding compilation dates and accuracy of the data presented can be obtained from op. Hawaii grows the majority of the worlds macadamias. Visitor center molokai vacation planning guide for tourists da kine admin 20170708t20. Molokai the hawaiian island ready for your molokai vacation. Hui hoolana a nonprofit organization dedicated to creativity, healing and education through workshops, residencies and educational programs. Most of the novel takes place in the kalaupapa peninsula of the island of molokai, a place infamous for being the location of a settlement where people with leprosy were detained. Kalae highway, mile marker 4, kualapuu, molokai, hi 96757. Experience oneofakind cultural festivals, performances and special events throughout the year on molokai. Went searching for authentic hawaii, and found it in molokai. Corboys leadership and passion, we proudly serve, each year, over 24 worldwide locations to help end cataract blindness. Even many seasoned hawaii travelers have never been there.
The molokai hoe is one of the toughest and most competitive contests in the world. Since 1984, hawaiian eye foundation has provided free eye care to nearly 200,000 patients around the world. Molokai, hawaii comprehensive directory of island web sites. Leprosy policies in late 19thcentury hawaii reflect and embody the. The event will highlight what the schools and molokai live, a program that stands for. How to visit the molokai leper colony kalaupapa hawaii. Its one of the least developed hawaiian islands, but molokai is also packed with adventure and beauty. This 3day hula celebration occurs on the island where the hawaiian dance was born and features performances by hula schools, musicians, and singers from across hawaii, as well as local food and hawaiian crafts. The hawaii magazine guide to visiting molokai hawaii. We are back for 2020, with the molokai holokai hoolaulea. About this book molokai is the story of rachel kalama, a young native hawaiian girl growing up in honolulu at the end of the19th century, who at age seven is diagnosed with hansens disease, taken from her family, and exiled to the leprosy settlement on a remote peninsula on the island of molokai. I see another possibly interesting series, one called punahou blues, by kirby wright, and the second in the series, molokai nui ahina. Join hawaiianmiles help centeropens external link to page that may not.
The paniolo or hawaiian cowboy heritage remains alive in molokai as well, which aims to generate public awareness into the significance of the ranching industry in hawaii. The chronicle of leprosyinfected rachel kalama begins in 1891 in honolulu and ends in the late 1960s on isolated molokai, site of the kalaupapa leprosy settlement. Plan your trip during one of molokai s special events. Hawaii state public library system molokai public library. Of all the hawaiian islands, molokai is the island that wed visited the least a day trip from maui was our only previous experience. Chamberlain wrote in 1829 that according to witnesses on molokai, more. The harrowing true story of the exiles of molokai, by.
The view of the valley from afar, from the turnout on mile 26. Destination molokai visitors bureau is the official tourism marketing organization for the hawaiian island of. But the few who love molokai, really love it, despite, or perhaps because of, its resistence to development and its limited tourism infrastructure. If you arrive by air, youll fly into molokai airport in hoolehua, which is also where you can try a fresh macadamia nut straight from the branch at purdys macadamia nut farm. While the majority of the locals residing in maui, oahu, and honolulu are of mixed ancestry, almost half of the population in molokai is purely hawaiian. Visitor center molokai vacation planning guide for. Molokai museum and cultural center a showcase of the island. Festival includes hawaiian music, crafts, food booths and keiki games. Almost half of molokais population is of native hawaiian ancestry, and the language and traditional culture thrive here.
With sandy beaches to the west, sheer sea cliffs to the north, and a rainy, lush eastern coast, molokai offers a bit of everything for everybody, including a peek at what the other hawaiian islands were like 100 years ago. It is an outrigger canoe race covering the 41 miles 66 km from molokai to oahu through the kaiwi channel. This richly imagined novel, set in hawaii more than a century ago, is an. San francisco to hawaii flights sale hawaiian airlines. We are located at 64 ala malama main street in downtown kaunakakai. The molokai museum and cultural center is a charming museum that showcases the islands early sugar milling industry. One of the things that make molokai a truly distinctive hawaiian island is its people. Hawaiian airlines, hawaiis largest and longestserving airline, offers nonstop service to hawaii from the u. Meet our friendly staff and ask about our eye care services. University of hawaiyi social science research institute. Book on leprosy settlement draws fire the new york times. Aloha welcome to molokai, the most hawaiian island. Meyer, a german professor, who came to molokai in 1849.
If youre looking for breathtaking natural beauty, rain forests or deserted beaches, this is. The central region of molokai is also the center of local life on the island. Given what was known at the time of the causes and contagion of leprosy, was the hawaiian governments isolation of patients on molokai justified or not. Molokai museum and cultural center a showcase of the. The islands unique history and cultural pride of the islands predominantly native hawaiian population make this a true hawaii vacation experience. Gregs family lives in the halawa valley, which is one of the oldest known or according to him, the oldest known settlements in hawaii. Molokai, hawaii event coordination on the friendly island. Molokai art from the heart is a collection of local artists and crafters on the island of molokai. The book s opening paragraph likens hawaii in the 19th century to a garden. Molokai museum and cultural center kualapuu 2020 all.
Thanks to everyone for your help, and caddy for the link. Jan 21, 2020 the hawaii entertainment book can help you save money on your hawaii vacation expenditures for dining and activities mainly for an oahu vacation. For a brief tour of their work and some spectacular photos of our island, take a peek. Molokai regional plan 2010 molokai regional plan 2019. In what ways is hawaii comparable to another, biblical, garden. There is an amazing photo exhibit of the people of kalaupapa where the lepers lived. Molokai is said to be the birthplace of hula, and aloha aina the love of the land remains a guiding principle. The holoholo guide to molokai honolulu magazine april. Scuba diving molokai molokais only padi dive center offers excursions to more than 40 of hawaiis best sites for divers of all skill levels. Hawaiis fifth largest island, molokai is only 38 miles long and 10 miles across at its widest point and is home to the highest sea cliffs in the world and the longest continuous fringing reef. It should not be used for boundary interpretations or other spatial analysis beyond the limitations of the data. Molokai, hawaii comprehensive directory of island web. Molokai, hawaii, how to get there, places to see in molokai.
The hawaii entertainment book can help you save money on your hawaii vacation expenditures for dining and activities mainly for an oahu vacation. Book special limited time round trip fares from new york to hawaii on hawaiian airlines. I knew that i had to see this place with my own eyes and learn more. Without hesitation, i tell them that it was the molokai leper colony. The best coupons in the 2020 hawaii entertainment book. With many thanks to the molokai visitors association, we recently rediscovered molokais allure. Our mission is to promote the arts on molokai and thereby enhance the economy of our island. Future of a hawaiian island molokais vision of the future is based on a sustainable, green economy that protects the islands natural resources and its cultural heritage for generations to come. Discoveries of fire pits and places of worship, or heiau, date human occupation of.
If youre looking for breathtaking natural beauty, rain forests or deserted beaches, this is it. Molokai snorkel adventures certified padi dive masters lead you to spectacular sites that are filled with colorful fish, sea turtles and other exciting critters. Kamehameha iii made a request to the vanqueros of california in 1838 to come to hawaii and teach the locals some wild herding techniques. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading molokai. Book your flight, hotel, transportation and vacation packages on today.
Molokaione of the beautiful hawaiian islands, but in the late nineteenth century, a name synonymous with a desolate leper colony. Located in waipahu at the kunia shopping center and in wahiawa. See this areas spectacular sea cliffs, narrow valleys, a volcanic crater, rainforest, lava tubes and caves, and offshore islands and waters. Like the other islands, a vacation on molokai has its own, very special feel. I asked him, curious if it was just a saying or if it were actually true. Alan brennert is the author of the historical novels palisades park, honolulu chosen one of the best books of 2009 by the washington post, and molokai, which won the 2006 bookies award, sponsored by the contra costa library, for the book club book of the year and has sold over 600,000 copies since publication. The molokai holokai hoolaulea is a combination of two great. The beauty was the healthy priest who gave his life to care for the children and protect them. Molokai hawaii visitor guide molokai vacation in old.
The books opening paragraph likens hawaii in the 19th century to a garden. This captivating novel beautifully depicts both hawaiian and. A gritty story of love and survival in a hawaiian leper colony. The longest whitesand beach in hawaii can be found along its western shore of molokai. Maui paddling hui m2m oc1oc2kayak surfski the maui to molokai challenge is a 26mile race for one. Must see for the photographs and local history of the area. Today, those seeking a muledrawn tour and a fine cup of 100percent molokai coffee should head for the rolling hills of kualapuu, near the center of the island, which are home to the 500acre plantation of coffees of hawaii. Its for good luck, and i still have it now, hanging on my wall. Future of a hawaiian island molokai s vision of the future is based on a sustainable, green economy that protects the islands natural resources and its cultural heritage for generations to come. Because native hawaiians make up the majority of the population of just 7,000 people. Compellingly original in its conceit, brennerts sweeping debut novel tracks the grim struggle of a hawaiian woman who contracts leprosy as a child in honolulu during the 1890s and is deported. Malo, 71, lost his vision and sensitivity of his hands and feet to leprosy. If youve wondered if the book is worth the purchase, we thought it would be useful to comb through our book to list the coupons that caught our eye for use on a oahu vacation.
Its known as the most hawaiian island, because of its underdeveloped and laidback vibe. I happened to be living in hawaii at the time, and my sister recommended this molokai book to me. Considered as the world championship of mens longdistance outrigger canoe racing, it is one of the most exciting events of the year. Please be aware that this discussion guide may contain spoilers. Molokai vacation packages activities on molokai best. A health care worker takes a blood sample for an antibody test in. This richly imagined novel, set in hawaii more than a century ago, is an extraordinary epic of a littleknown time and placeand a deeply. Plan your trip during one of molokais special events. Molokai one of the beautiful hawaiian islands, but in the late nineteenth century, a name synonymous with a desolate leper colony. Oct 31, 2016 greg was decked out in traditional hawaiian regalia and i was wearing a lei hed made from a giant leaf. Molokai ka hula piko festival, mitchell pauole center, kaunakakai, molokai. The novel molokai tells a story full of tragedy and hope that spans seventynine years of history. I heard that molokai is hawaii from 50 years ago, do you agree.
This is due to the fact that molokai remains a quiet, private island up to this day, where there are only. Department of hawaiian home lands molokai regional plans. This richly imagined novel, set in hawaii more than a century ago, is. From ka molokai makahiki in january and lei day and molokai ka hula piko in may to octobers molokai hoe the world championship of mens longdistance outrigger canoe racing visitors are encouraged to embrace our cultural traditions, history, music, dance and food. Use our fare calendar to find convenient flights from san diego to honolulu. Often called the friendly island because the aloha spirit flourishes here. Molokai, hawaii, how to get there, places to see in. Visitor center molokai vacation planning guide for tourists.