Miloli’i Last Fishing Village Traditional Geocache
Miloli’i Last Fishing Village
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I was raised in the village and although I no longer live there, I still have lots of family members that do. “Songbird of Miloli’i” is one of them. I thought this would be a good History story to share with fellow cachers. Please respect the land and beach do not litter. Parking at the park is free, but please lock your doors and do not leave valuables visible. The villagers may look at you with a stare, but if you’re friendly and say Aloha, you’re ok.
In the 1800’s on the 5th day of February there was a tidal wave that hit the village of Miloli’i. On this day the Hawaiian people were having a luau (Celebration) and noticed the water receding out to the ocean. Immediately they knew that a tidal wave was about to hit, so they grabbed what they could and started running inland. As they were running the wave crashed on to the shore covering the village, but when they turned around they noticed that the children were missing as they shouted Awe! Enei Pepe! Enei Pepe! (Where’s the children, where’s the children). As the water receded again they could see the hands of the children reaching for the sky through the covered sand. The villagers ran back digging the children out before the next wave could hit the shore, luckily there were no other wave that came in. Throughout the island this devastation took place with lives taken by the sea, for some reason Miloli’i did not lose a life but the village was totally destroyed and covered. The Church at the park was picked up and moved where it stands today. If you’re at the park looking towards the ocean to the West you will see a rocky point that jots out to the sea, this point is called “Lailoa” That is where the old village existed. Every year after that up until the 1930’s the Kupuna (Elders) of the village planned and organized a yearly event called an “Aha Aina Kai” (A Feast of the sea) giving thanks that their lives were spared. A Mele (song) was composed in memory of this village experience titled “La’e Lima” (The 5th Day). This Mana’o (knowledge) was handed down through generations from Tutu Kapeka who sang the song, to Rosaline Boring who shared the song with Diane Aki, who sang and shared with the public. This is a partial history of the Miloli’i that exist today Congratulations to Wholagal for the FTF!
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