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August 24, 2022
Lāna‘i Guide App: Explore Lāna‘i Responsibly
August 2022 –Explore the rich natural and cultural history of Lāna‘i with the Lāna‘i Guide App! HI Now host Kainoa Carlson catches up with Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center’s Executive Director, Shelly Preza, as she shares with us how the app can be used as a resource to discovering what the island has to offer.

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P.O. Box 631500
Lāna‘i City, Hawai‘i 96763

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Ka Lanakila Church in historic Keōmoku Village was once the heart of a thriving community. This is now the last wooden structure standing. Built in 1903 by Hawaiian families and restored with care, this church stands in memory of a community that is not forgotten on Lāna‘i.

Stop by our museum to pick one of these and support a great cause. Every purchase helps preserve the history, traditions and stories of Lāna‘i through our community-based programs. We’re open Monday through Friday from 11 am to 3 pm. All sales are in person only — sorry, we don’t ship. ⁠
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Visit the link in our bio to learn more.

Makahiki season begins soon and is celebrated with recreation, sports and fun games like this one. On display here is the game Kōnane, which has been enjoyed for centuries. It resembles checkers but carries deeper cultural significance. ⁠
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Want to learn more about the Makahiki season? Visit our museum. We’re open Monday through Friday 11 am to 3 pm.

Join us for Arbor Day at Kānepuʻu, presented in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy @nature_hi_pal on Saturday, November 1, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Volunteers will help restore new areas of the native dryland forest.⁠
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Participants will be eligible to receive native plants from the Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center garden (while supplies last).⁠
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Mahalo to KS Kaiāulu for supporting this.⁠
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Tap our bio link to sign up.

October is Filipino Heritage Month and we are so proud of our Filipino heritage. People from many walks of life came to work on Lānā‘i’s plantations. Pictured here is the Filipino Woman’s Club of Lānā’i City, a celebration of unity and culture. For many plantation workers, Lāna‘i became a home away from home, where shared traditions create a close-knit and supportive community.⁠
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Click the link in our bio to learn more about the Lāna‘i Cultural Heritage Center.

The “Kau Kau Tin” - Hawaiʻi’s iconic stacked lunch can that carried hearty meals to plantation fields and construction sites, symbolized hard work, family recipes, and local culture. A timeless reminder of how food brings our community together.

We invite you to share your own cherished recipes and stories for our 2026 Calendar.⁠
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📩 Submit your recipe and story to crystal@lanaichc.org⁠
or submit online by clicking the link in bio. Let’s preserve and celebrate our island’s culinary heritage together.

Ka Lanakila Church in historic Keōmoku Village was once the heart of a thriving community. This is now the last wooden structure standing. Built in 1903 by Hawaiian families and restored with care, this church stands in memory of a community that is not forgotten on Lāna‘i.

Stop by our museum to pick one of these and support a great cause. Every purchase helps preserve the history, traditions and stories of Lāna‘i through our community-based programs. We’re open Monday through Friday from 11 am to 3 pm. All sales are in person only — sorry, we don’t ship. ⁠
⁠
Visit the link in our bio to learn more.

Makahiki season begins soon and is celebrated with recreation, sports and fun games like this one. On display here is the game Kōnane, which has been enjoyed for centuries. It resembles checkers but carries deeper cultural significance. ⁠
⁠
Want to learn more about the Makahiki season? Visit our museum. We’re open Monday through Friday 11 am to 3 pm.

Join us for Arbor Day at Kānepuʻu, presented in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy @nature_hi_pal on Saturday, November 1, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Volunteers will help restore new areas of the native dryland forest.⁠
⁠
Participants will be eligible to receive native plants from the Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center garden (while supplies last).⁠
⁠
Mahalo to KS Kaiāulu for supporting this.⁠
⁠
Tap our bio link to sign up.

October is Filipino Heritage Month and we are so proud of our Filipino heritage. People from many walks of life came to work on Lānā‘i’s plantations. Pictured here is the Filipino Woman’s Club of Lānā’i City, a celebration of unity and culture. For many plantation workers, Lāna‘i became a home away from home, where shared traditions create a close-knit and supportive community.⁠
⁠
Click the link in our bio to learn more about the Lāna‘i Cultural Heritage Center.

The “Kau Kau Tin” - Hawaiʻi’s iconic stacked lunch can that carried hearty meals to plantation fields and construction sites, symbolized hard work, family recipes, and local culture. A timeless reminder of how food brings our community together.

We invite you to share your own cherished recipes and stories for our 2026 Calendar.⁠
⁠
📩 Submit your recipe and story to crystal@lanaichc.org⁠
or submit online by clicking the link in bio. Let’s preserve and celebrate our island’s culinary heritage together.

We’re seeding the future and cultivating goodness. Our Aloha ‘Āina Program at Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center connects love and respect for the land with hands-on education. Mahalo to @kskaiaulu for their support of this ʻāina education initiative.⁠
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Want to stay in the loop about future programs and projects? Visit the link in our bio to catch up on what we're up to.

One of our museum favorites: Pōhaku Ku‘i ‘Ai or Poi Pounding Stones used to mash cooked kalo to make the poi. They were also used to pound other things such as ‘ulu (breadfruit) and ‘uala (sweet potato).⁠
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Interested in learning more? Visit the museum, open Monday through Friday from 11 am to 3 pm.

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