Category Archives: Hawaiian history

Kayaking the Kohala Ditch

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

This month, Stacy and I kayaked the Kohala Ditch with Flumin’ Kohala. It was the six year anniversary of my move to the Big Island, and as my real estate agent, she was part of getting me here. I’m amazed … Continue reading →

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Remembering the recently dead with dancing at the Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

I am friends with several of the congregation at the Honoka‘a Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, mostly through the Mindfulness Meditation that they offer every Sunday afternoon. Last week I received my yearly invitation to join them in their Community Memorial Service … Continue reading →

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Big Island cowboy culture

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

Last week I went to Waimea Community Theatre’s live performance of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew . . . set in the Wild West of the 1890’s. It was an innovative approach, and perfect for the cowboy heritage of the … Continue reading →

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From stone tools to telephone in only a century – Hulihe‘e Palace

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

Hulihe’e Palace in Kailua is a beautifully restored historical site on the Big Island, the oldest of the three palaces of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i. It represents the story of the Native Hawaiians’ introduction to western ideals of architecture, their … Continue reading →

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But why the nose? Hawaiian bamboo nose flute lessons

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

“I’m taking a nose flute class,” I told my friends. “It’s the first workshop at the new Hawaiian Cultural Center of Hāmākua. We get to choose a bamboo flute, sand it, and learn how to play it. Want to come?” … Continue reading →

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Traditions and Family Values

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

One of the best things about our homegrown festivals is the opportunity to learn more about the local history. This week is Peace Week and the Honoka‘a People’s Theatre will be presenting Traditions and Family Values, a film with snippets … Continue reading →

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Hāmākua Harvest – These are my farmers

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

  We are delighted to have our own Farmer’s Market in Honoka‘a. (See Hāmākua Harvest – One Man’s Vision.) Yes, we can drive 17 miles to Waimea where they have three markets on Saturday. But I can choose to come … Continue reading →

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Hāmākua Harvest – One Man’s Vision

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

I was introduced to Michael Gibson within six months of living here. He was speaking at a Third Thursday Thrive gathering about his vision for a community-based Farmer’s Market that would celebrate the Hāmākua Coast’s rich agricultural heritage. But this … Continue reading →

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Beachcombing with Dr. Beachcomb

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

This summer I’ll be away from the Big Island for almost two months, so I decided to spend some time at my favorite beaches. Everything looks different because we had so much surf and storm damage in late winter. The … Continue reading →

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On foot around the Big Island in four days – Aha Pule ‘Aina Holo

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Diane Scheurell

It’s been more than two weeks since the Aha Pule ‘Aina Holo (a prayer moving throughout the land). If you didn’t hear about it in time to participate, don’t worry. Lanakila Mangauil will organize this run around the whole island again … Continue reading →

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