"Finding The Past At The Palace" -
What Really Happened At 'Iolani Palace - The Royal Seat Of Government Of The Hawaiian Nation
(Until the illegal overthrow in 1893, 'Iolani Palace was not only the seat of government for the Hawaiian Nation, but the very symbol itself of an independent Hawai'i.
To this day, 'Iolani Palace remains the symbol of a free Hawai'i.
As more and more people visit the Palace, as well as other sacred sites, they connect with the still-present "mana" or spiritual energy that awakens the awareness of what happened in the past - and what needs to be done for the future...)
By Vicki Viotti - The Honolulu Advertiser - Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Here's Part Two -
The evening visit to the 'Iolani grounds (the palace generally offers only daytime interior tours) was the last of the semester, Cruz said, but more trips are planned for the spring.
And it was a bit atypical: Earlier excursions to Kahana Valley, Ulupo Heiau and Mokauea Island involved more hands-on experiences, where students had the opportunity to work in taro fields, clear brush from historic sites or clean up the beach at Mokauea.
"Their presence should count for something," Cruz said. "We should leave this place better than we found it. ... They don't have to work - some will just network with the people, or play music - but they need to try to figure out what it means to be in that place."
The Conclusion On Tuesday...
