September 11, 2012
Food and culture in breath taking settings were served up again by Kamehameha Schools and its community partners as part of the 2012 Hawai'i Food and Wine Festival. An encore Bounty of He'eia on KS owned land in windward O'ahu shared a more authentic Hawaiian cultural experience with both residents and visitors from outside Hawai'i.
Community partner Paepae o He'eia treated the guests to a tour of the working fishpond, a hands-on fish clearning activity and a ono poke bar. Then the guests were transported up the valley to Papahana Kuaola for a tour of the lo'i, a turn at pounding kalo and then a sit down lunch with lau lau, poi, grilled beef, salad and dessert.
Photos by Michael Young
Bounty of He'eia guests gather at the He'eia Fishpond for a morning of activities.
Cleaning fish for lunch probably was unexpected but was a fun group activity.
Sea shells were used to scrape off the fish scales.
Visitors learned about the Hawaiian practice of fish farming and the importance of continuing this sustainable activity.
Fresh fish and a variety of condiments made up the popular poke bar.
Visitors from Japan take a group picture.
After leaving the fishpond, the Bounty of He'eia guests were taken up the valley to Papahana Kuaola.
Members of Papahana Kuaola call out a greeting.
Guests were taken on a tour of the lo'i and had a chance to pound poi.
Ono Hawaiian food and great conversations at lunch. The guests had many experiences to talk about.
Hawaiian cuisine in a perfect setting.
Entertainment to top off the day.