The following interview clips are among the source material being used for the re-telling of mo‘olelo that take place in the Wai‘anae moku.
Māui Rock in Nānākuli
Fred Cachola talks about his experience finding the massive rock that is thought to have been used by legendary Hawaiian demigod Māui to anchor the sun, and a chilling encounter with Pō Kāne (night marchers). "Māui Rock" is at the current site of the Garden Groves condominium complex in Nānākuli.
Māui Snares the Sun
Fred Cachola explains the source for the name Pu‘u Heleakalā, the mountain in Nānākuli, and its ties to the story of Māui lassoing the sun.
Nanaue
William Ailā Jr. talks about the mo‘olelo of Nanaue, son of shark god Kamohoali‘i, as told to him by the Naiwi family. He explains the ties between this mo‘olelo, Makua Beach, and shark warnings.
About the Mo‘olelo Project
Mo‘olelo of the Wai‘anae Moku is a multi-partner effort to create commercial-quality short films based on traditional Hawaiian stories set in the Wai‘anae area, on the island of O‘ahu, Hawai‘i.
Through the production and distribution of these short films, we hope to inspire cultural and historical interest, community sustainability, and improved self-esteem among our youth. You can support this project by subscribing to our free e-newsletter below.
In addition to creating commercially viable products based on traditional Hawaiian mo‘olelo, the partnership also hopes to nurture a thriving digital media industry in West O‘ahu, creating well-paying and meaningful jobs and opportunities outside of the tourism sector for youth and young adults in Wai‘anae.
Led by Wai‘anae-based multimedia production company Mākaha Studios, the partnership also includes MA‘O Farms of Wai‘anae, Kamehameha Publishing, University of Hawai‘i's Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, ‘Ōlelo Community Media, and Bluewater Multimedia.
Production will take place the first half of 2010, with release and distribution of the videos scheduled to occur in late 2010. These short films are set for DVD release. They may possibly be screened at different Hawai‘i venues, as well.
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