`Anakala James Jeong, Ka`oiwi’s dad came to share mo`olelo about Kalapana. `Anakala shared his upbringing in one of Puna’s famous places. He talked about the lifestyle that he lived stating that “in the old days, things were a lot more simpler and easier, it’s harder today”. He shared about his grandpa and best friend who only had one hand but was skilled at kalai wa`a, ku`i `ai and many other trades known in Kalapana. `Anakala shared about a special cave, pictures of what Kaimu used to look like with its black sand beach, and told of the many happy times in Kalapana.
Mo`olelo verbally shared to our keiki is so precious. No book can take the place of this kind of treasure.
Mahalo `Anakala James!!!
Our keiki are so fortunate to learn about such a special time period and place! Mahalo
Thank you Uncle James for sharing your stories with our keiki. Oral history is something that we need to do more of in an effort to perpetuate our heritage. Mahalo for continuing the tradition.