Pictures taken during a trip to Hawaii in January 2008.

1. A Cultural Look at Maui
A brief introduction to
Polynesian culture on
the island of Maui
January 2008

2. Day 1: Kihei Canoe Club
Before immersing
yourself in a new
culture, you must
immerse yourself in
the ocean to cleanse
away harmful thoughts
and prejudices.

3. Day 2: Haleakala
100 voices joined in a traditional Polynesian chant to
greet the sun and give reverence to those who
came before us.

4. Views of Maui

5. Day 3: Off to Hana
Hana is much more
remote and many of
the residents who are
of Polynesian descent
still practice
traditional ways.
The chant for raising the
sun also works at sea
level!

6. At the bottom of Haleakala National Park
Oheo Gulch or the Seven Pools

7. More Important Sites at Hana

8. Maui Beaches & Ocean Views

9. Final Day: Whales
Whales were important
to the Polynesians but
they also drew
European whalers to
the islands

10. Final Day: Whales
Whales were important
to the Polynesians but
they also drew
European whalers to
the islands