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Waipi‘o: Mano Wai (Source of Life)

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Old-timers recall taro farming and daily life in this remote Big Island valley and talk about the many changes that occurred in the first half of the century. Young residents and old discuss their visions for the future of Waipi‘o and taro. December 1978, 1335 pages, 2 volumes, photographs. Slide/tape show on videotape available.

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Taro patch in Waipi‘o Valley, 1978. In pre-Captain Cook times, taro played a vital role in Hawaiian culture. It was not only the Hawaiians’ staple food but also the source of many myths. (COH photo.)

Taro patch in Waipi‘o Valley, 1978. In pre-Captain Cook times, taro played a vital role in Hawaiian culture. It was not only the Hawaiians’ staple food but also the source of many myths. (COH photo.)