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Haiku Living Legacy Project
Celebrating the history of Haiku
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The Haiku Living Legacy Project (HLLP) is a nonprofit organization, whose
purpose is to preserve and perpetuate the historical legacy unique to the area
known as Haiku. Historically the Haiku area has included communities such as
Haiku, Halehaku, Honopou, Huelo, Kailua, Kaupakulua, Kokomo, Kuiaha, Maliko,
Pauwela and Peahi.
The Haiku Living Legacy Project had looked forward to participating in the
promotion of Louis Baldovi’s book about growing up in Haiku. Unfortunately,
Louis passed away in 2006 before having the text edited and published. HLLP
joined with Louis’ widow, Valerie, his family and members of the Haiku community
to fulfill his dream of bringing the book to press. With Valerie’s generous
support, HLLP has been able to complete this project.
Louis Baldovi was born in Kahului and raised in the Kuiaha community of Haiku. While Louis was growing up,
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pineapple industry dominated the Haiku area, and his was one of a few Filipino
families in a community of mainly Japanese immigrants.
In this book, Louis shares youthful tales of mischief, history and anecdotes
about a simple life, enriched by a mix of immigrant cultures and the bounty of a
subtropical paradise.
Please join us at the Haiku Ho’olaule’a on March 8th for the exicting release
the Haiku book by Louis Baldovi; Holoholo to Wen I Wuz – Kolohe Days in Haiku,
Ma (1930’s -1950’s) from 10 to 11 am. The HLLP historical display will be
exhibited from 9am to 3:30pm, along with screenings of a few of HLLP’s video
recordings. There will be a talk story session from 11am to 1pm, to help build
HLLP’s oral history collection. You’ll find us in the Haiku Boy’s & Girl’s Club
area of the Haiku Community Center.
All proceeds of this book and other HLLP endeavors benefit the activities of the
Haiku Living Legacy Project. For more
information, please contact Marian Zajac at 573-5229.