| |
|
|
 |
Hale
Kahiko (ancient house) is a replica of a portion
of a Kauhale (Hawaiian village). Join our us for a free guided
tour and take a "walk through history" or stroll through
on your own using a free map. |
Welcome
to Hale Kahiko! As you enter our village,
you will see three hale (houses). Each hale in the village
was built for a specific function, such as eating, sleeping
or craft making.
| This 10,000 square-foot Exhibit features three main
hale (houses) |
- Hale Moe - the sleeping house
- Hale Mua - the men's eating house
- Hale Kuku - the craft house
|
|
|
|
The load bearing poles are from the Ohia tree,
lashed with twine made from the fibers of the coconut tree.
|
| The roof thatching is Pili grass, and the floors
are covered with smooth pebbles from the ocean or streams. Around
each Hale are plants used by the Hawaiian people. |
|
| |
|
|
|
