Tuti Kanahele travels to the taro-growing district of Ke‘anae, Maui, to talk with James Keolaokalani Hueu, Jr., a long-time resident and taro grower.
Kupuna Hueu takes Tuti on a tour of the lo‘i kalo, or taro patches, naming the many different varieties of taro and demonstrating how to plant and harvest.
Videotaped June 12, 1991 at Ke‘anae, Maui.
Nā Hulu Kūpuna is a series of video portraits featuring Hawaiians of the kupuna (grandparent) generation sharing knowledge and stories in their native language.
In Hawaiian language; no English subtitles.
Produced in association with ‘Aha Pūnana Leo.
Producers
Lilikala Kame‘eleihiwa, Ph.D
Center for Hawaiian Studies
University of Hawai‘i - Mānoa
Makalapua (Kaawa) Alencastre
Ke‘ena ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i
University of Hawai‘i - Mānoa
1994
Length: 21 minutes
Cablecast
Hawai‘i public access channels