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Makahiki: Embracing a New Year

Published on November 17, 2010 By Kristin Hettermann

On the eve of Makahiki, the ancient Hawaiian New Year festival, I stood on the summit of Mt. Haleakala in a memory that seems like a dream. As close to the stars as you can get (9700 feet), I chanted a blessing with a good friend and cultural mentor, Daniel Kanahele. The seven sisters rose [...]

Growing Into the Island Lifestyle

Published on August 22, 2010 By Kristin Hettermann

The future is so bright, just like the night sky over Mt. Haleakala! Two young and super talented Maui residents, photographer Quincy Dein and communications consultant Karen Hargrove, reflect on the joys of starting their blossoming careers on Maui and how island life is now meaning a lot more to them. Maui No Ka Oi. “Every [...]