He’ehölua - a ritualized form of athleticism that took place over 150 years ago on carefully constructed stone ramp ways in the shadow of active volcanoes and under the aegis of fierce gods. Through practical research this is a native descriptive interpretation of the living cultural landscape relative to the constructing and riding of the papahölua, and the unique relationship hölua has with the indigenous people of Hawai’i and Polynesia.
Art by Herb Kane
If you desire to further your knowledge as a student of Hawaiian history, culture, and language, academic researcher,or for personal cultural enrichment click on the active links below to learn more about the ritual practice of hölua and other segments of our Hawaiian and Polynesian culture. This is also a place to learn to understand the culture of these islands and the native people who give it life:
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Comments or questions about hölua or this site email:Tom Stone (Pöhaku) at stonet@aloha.net
URL to this homepage and site:https://www.angelfire.com/al/holua/
Ua mau kükulu 'ana nä mo'olelo o Hawai'i nei (The building of Hawai'i's history is continuous).
