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Ahupua‘a, Fishponds and Lo‘i

1992 · 90 min Documentary

The Hawaiian system of land use allowed access to all resources in the ahupua‘a, a land division that stretched from mountain to sea. Within the ahupua‘a, highly specialized technologies such as fishponds and lo‘i kalo (taro gardens) ensured an abundance of food. 
Our Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) ancestors achieved a rare balance between meeting their needs and enhancing the productivity of the land and sea. Their social system ensured survival from generation to generation.


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Year 1992
Genre Documentary
Director Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina
Runtime 90 min.

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Ahupua‘a, Fishponds and Lo‘i is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1992. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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