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		<title>The Tree of Light</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:46:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peggy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Candlenut Tree Lights up Hawaii&#8217;s Forests.  The kukui tree has a long history in Hawaiian culture.  In ancient times kukui nut kernels were strung onto the stem of a coconut tree and burned for light.  The process of establishing the duration of minutes as the kernels burned one by one eventually led to a system for measuring time.  The oil [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Traditional Hawaiian Kapa</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 01:07:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peggy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kapa is a fine cloth that was used extensively by ancient Hawaiians for bed covers, robes, capes, skirts, hair adornments, religious drapes, and numerous other purposes.  Although kapa is found throughout Polynesia, the art of native Hawaiian kapa is characterized by a distinct and arduous technique that produces a stronger cloth.           The wood of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Holy Places of Ancient Hawaii</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:50:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peggy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Heiau is an Enduring Monument to Early Hawaiian Civilization. A heiau is one of the most important cultural and archeological remnants of prehistoric Hawaii.  These ancient temples were constructed as a place where Hawaiian chiefs could worship and consult with their gods for guidance.  A priest, or kahuna, acted as a mediator in this process.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Primitive Hawaiian Village</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:33:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peggy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Remains of a Thriving Village are Preserved on the Big Island&#8217;s Kohala Coast.   For a memorable glimpse into life in an ancient Hawaiian fishing community, visit Lapakahi State Historical Park.  A marked trail leads you through the partially reconstructed ruins of a once prosperous village inhabited by farmers and fishermen some 600 years ago.  This [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Old Parker Homestead</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:10:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peggy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Early Life at Hawaii&#8217;s Infamous Parker Ranch.   For a glimpse into the day-to-day life of one of the largest and oldest cattle ranches in the United States, take time to see the two beautifully preserved Parker Ranch homes and gardens during your next visit through the upcountry town of Waimea.  The history of the Parker family dynasty, from John Palmer Parker [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hawaii&#8217;s Ancient Footpath</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:07:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peggy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[King&#8217;s Trail is a Kohala Coast landmark.   The Big Island has some of the oldest and most historically important trails in all the islands.  The Kings’ Trail is among an ancient system of trails that run through the Big Island under varying names.  Also called the Malama Trail, the King’s Trail is part of the old Kealanuipuni [...]]]></description>
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