"He kaulana ka aina o Puna no ka puka mai o ka la ma Kumukahi, a he malamalama na kukuna o ka la ke mohala ae..." Ko
--> A traditional saying commemorating the fame of Kumukahi, Puna, where the rays of the sun bloom forth, lighting and bringing life to all of Hawai'i
​All Things Puna Culture
Here's a compiled list of links that will take you on an adventure through Puna Culture and its rich history. You'll find information on geothermal fights, the Kumukahi Ladder of the Sun, and our sacred Wao Kele O Puna tropical rainforest. Simply click on each link to be taken to its original document or news article. Enjoy your journey!
OHA research division
Wao Kele O Puna and its rich history, including information about Pele Defense Fund and its fights to save wao kele o puna (pgv IS in the middle of Wao Kele O Puna, even though OHA tries to paint a pretty picture as if its not. )
​Puna, Hawaii
History of Puna Hawaii:
For centuries, Puna has been revered as a sacred place, deeply ingrained in Hawaiian spirituality and mythology. According to legend, Puna is the home of Pele, the goddess of fire and volcanoes, who is said to reside within the fiery depths of Kilauea Volcano. (I am just trying to share the bit on Puna Culture, scroll down at this website to see it)
Discover Puna Art, Culture & History
The Puna region is home to many wonders, both man-made and natural. Some of the Big Island’s finest artists call Puna home, making it one of the best places to explore the art, history, and culture that make Hawaii special.
Overview of Hawaiian Prehistory (REALLY GREAT RESEARCH ARTICLE)
Over the last twenty years archeologists have begun intensive investigations into the nature and patterns of aboriginal cultural adaptations to the varied environmental situations found in the Hawaiian Islands. The term "settlement patterns" refers to the nature and distribution of dwellings and other buildings reflecting the natural environment, level of technology, class differences, trade patterns, warfare, political and religious systems, and cultural traditions.
IMAGES OF OLD HAWAII: PUNA
Sharing one of my personal favorite places to go for images and research: Images of Old Hawaii and its Puna Section! "Puna was once known for its groves of hala and Ê»oÌ„hiÊ»a-lehua trees. Hawaiians observed, “Ka ua moaniani lehua o Puna / The rain that brings the fragrance of the lehua of Puna”.This Ê»oÌ„lelo noÊ»eau refers to the forests of Puna, which attract clouds to drench the district with many rains, refreshing and enriching the Puna water table, and sustaining the life cycle of all living things in Puna."
E Nihi Ka Helena I Ka Uka 0 Puna Travel carefully in the uplands of Puna
An Ethnohistorical Study of Wao Kele O Puna Moku 0 Puna, Hawai'i Island
Prepared For: The Office of Hawaiian Affairs
