A Tradition of Sharing

A Tradition of Sharing

by | Jul 30, 2021 | Blog, Legacy, Paniolo

Our paniolo heritage has always included taking care of the land, the livestock, and most importantly our island community. From its earliest beginnings of Parker Ranch, Hawaii’s first, the paniolo and their families were part of one large ‘ohana, lending a hand when...
The Art of the Paniolo

The Art of the Paniolo

by | Jun 4, 2021 | Blog, Legacy, Paniolo

Visitors to Parker Ranch Center in Waimea are greeted with a series of expansive murals by Hawai’i Island Artist Marcia Ray. Commissioned in the late 1990’s, these works portray ranch life and paniolo culture in a unique and colorful way, backed by Marcia’s dedicated...
E Lei

E Lei

by | Apr 30, 2021 | Blog, Events, Lei Day

Almost 100 years ago, writer Don Blanding had an idea that he thought was good enough to share with his bosses, editors of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. “So, the bright idea that I presented was, “Why not have a Lei Day?” Let everyone wear a lei and give a lei. Let it...
The Art of the Pāʻū

The Art of the Pāʻū

by | Mar 30, 2021 | Blog, Legacy, Paʻu Riders

A beautiful tradition rides on! Hawaiʻi’s people fell in love with the horse as soon as the first one arrived in 1803, quickly learning to ride astride, and enjoy the thrill flying across land, almost as fast as their seafaring friends in canoes. Women protected their...
Aloha, Paniolo

Aloha, Paniolo

by | Feb 2, 2021 | Blog, In Memoriam, Legacy, Paniolo

When we lose a member of our paniolo ‘ohana, we all feel diminished for a time. Last fall, three of our Paniolo Preservation Society Hall of Famer’s rode out for the last time, and although we are saddened to report the loss of three notable men, we are grateful to be...