St Philomena's Church

Father Damien built it in Kalaupapa for the lepers. He has removable tiles installed on the floor to accommodate the lepers who drooled. Haunting scenes of banishment were recorded in the movie "Hawaii".

Location: Kalaupapa Hawaii

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming HI Events Are: Made in Hawaii Festival Honolulu August 21 thru August 23 Maui County Fair Wailuku October 1 thru October 4 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Kona November 6 thru November 15

Other upcoming events include: Niaulani Forest Work Day Volcano December 20 Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade Waimea December 19 Hawaii Green Living Expo Honolulu February 5 thru February 6 12th Annual Traditional Mochi (rice cake) Pounding for New Year Wailea December 27 Billabong Pro Maui women's surfing championship Maui December 8