Wahi pana

n. Legendary Places. Celebrated Places.

Waiuli

Waiuli is known as the ewe (birth place) of Hui Hoʻoleimaluō.  Waiuli is so abundant with fresh punawai (springs) popping up along the coast to the steep blue depths of the sea. With wai meaning fresh water and uli being the dark blue color of the ocean’s depth like those outside the inner reefs, we refer to this relationship as the rich waters of Waiuli.

Hale Likikini was constructed in the early 1920ʻs by David Malo for George Richardson who cared for the Malo family when they were stricken with typhoid fever. At the time, their  mother, Lucy who was not sick with typhoid, desperately made her way from Wauli to Reedʻs Bay to seek help for her family. By foot, she traversed across rugged terrain (there were no roads in the area) until she came across George Richardson.  Richardson had a boat and was willing to help Mrs. Malo and her ʻohana. They made their way to Waiuli where Mr. Richardson helped to transport them to the hospital. Soon after, and as a makana (gift) of great appreciation for helping the Malo ʻohana, David Malo, the father and a skilled individual with great knowledge of the ocean currents and elemental function, constructed Hale Likikini for the Richardson ‘ohana.  The house still stands today as a testament of Malo’s skill as a natural engineer. Over the years, although the house has withstood tsunamis and other harsh weather conditions, today it remains in its original structure.