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Hui Paoakalani
After much labor and waiting, our two canoes have come to reside here in Utah. It was exciting to see them and feel of their mana that they bring with them. Many people have taken pictures to document this awesome event. The name of the two canoes are Kai Lana Kaleo and Duke Paoa Kahanamoku.
Check out our blog at: http://www.huipaoakalani.blogspot.com for Hui pictures and special announcements.
This first slideshow is of the canoes and their guardians journey here to Utah. The journey was long but well worth the experience.
The second slideshow is of the canoes arrival at the Center.
We would like to thank Kaimanu Outrigger Canoe Club for their Aloha for helping with the Canoes in San Francisco. Below is a link to their website and more pictures of our beautiful canoes.
http://kaimanuocc.blogspot.com/
Outrigger canoeing dates back to the ancient days when Natives needed to travel to the other islands for business or pleasure. In the 21st Century, where canoeing has been replaced with airplanes, canoeing has become a recreational and even a competitive sport. The organization of the first outrigger canoe club in Utah is underway.
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Our Hui Mission Statement
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To maintain, perpetuate, and preserve Hawaiian cultural values through the promotion of Hawaiian water sports;
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To expose, educate, and instruct (Keiki, Na 'Opio, Kane, Wahine& Na Kupuna) in the ancient and modern art, craft and history of Hawaiian outrigger canoeing;
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To provide spiritual, cultural, and physical experiences associated with Hawaiian Outrigger Culture;
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To provide opportunities for the social interaction and communion of people in becoming a part of the Wai, Aina, and people of Hawaii.
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To promote cultural and educational programs offered by the Hawaiian Cultural Center.
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