The Hale-o-Keawe heiau, built in 1650, has been restored along with the wood images of Hawaiian gods. This national historic park is the site where kapu (taboo) breakers, escaped prisioners and vagabonds could seek refuge. They were safe within the walls if they underwent purification rites conducted by priests who lived at the heiau. Maps are available for self-guided tours and traditional native culture is demonstrated regularly. Poi pounding the taro root, canoe building, games and crafts are replicated frequently. The complex includes a picnic area, bathrooms and a tidal pools area next to the shore. A nominal admission is charged, and seniors are free. Follow Hwy 11 so Keokea, turn right and follow Hwy 160 3.6 miles to Honaunau.
Location:
Box 129, Hwy 160, Honaunau Hawaii 96726
Telephone
808-328-2326
Other History nearby:
(Kailua-Kona) Hulihee Palace and Museum
(Volcano) International Fireplace of Friendship
(Kailua-Kona) Kona Inn Historical Landmark
(Pahoa) Lava Tree State Monument
(Hilo) Lyman Mission House and Museum
(Kailua-Kona) Mokuaikaua Church
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04/19 Coming to The Honaunau area
Annual Maui Steel Guitar Festival Maui HI April19-21 Featured performers will also conduct on-site school visits to various Maui schools to educate and and inform Maui's youth about the Hawaiian steel guitar. These visits, targeted specifically for students of these schools, includes both educational sessions and entertainment by the visiting performers.
Maui Classical Music Festival Maui HI May10 Over the years the Festival has received extensive coverage in national newspapers including the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, the New York Times, the Hawaii newspapers, and travel and airline magazines. Feature articles written about the Festival have appeared in important musical publications such as Musical America, Chamber Music America, and American Record Guide.
Merrie Monarch Festival Hilo HI June7-9 Merrie Monarch Festival is a week-long cultural event held annually in Hilo on the island of Hawaii. Festivities start on Easter Sunday and culminate with the Hula competition events at the Edith Kanaka'ole Tennis Stadium - Miss Aloha Hula on Thursday, Hula Kahiko on Friday, and Hula 'Auana on Saturday.
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival Maui HI June23 Various artists, food, crafts, Guitar exhibitor, and more.
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