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Hukilau Beach, Lā'ie, Hawai'i A hukilau is a way of fishing invented by the ancient Hawaiians.The word comes from huki, meaning pull, and lau, meaning leaves.A large number of people, usually family and friends, would work together in casting the net from shore and then pulling it back.
Pahumoa conducted many hukilau, a method of community net fishing. [18] His family, the Kamakeʻeʻāinas, were a well known fishing family in the area, and stories can still be found today of their abilities in fishing. Pahumoa Beach has also been known as Pounders Beach for its pounding shorebreak.
Oahu's North Shore is known for its famous surf. Consider going past the tourist hotspots to the more low-key Laie, home to spots like Laie Falls.
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These properties include the Laie Water Company and the Laie Treatment Works, as well as the Laie Shopping Center, Laie Park, Laie Cemetery, and Hukilau Beach Park. Hawaii Reserves also owns many residential properties in the town as well as road management and public works service.
The Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) is a family-centered cultural tourist attraction and living museum located in Laie, on the northern shore of Oahu, Hawaii. [1] The PCC is owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), was dedicated on October 12, 1963, and occupies 42 acres (17 hectares) of land belonging to nearby Brigham Young University–Hawaii (BYU-Hawaii).
Pomaika'i Brown as Nick, the Hukilau café chef and Sue's husband. Allen Covert as Ten-Second Tom, a hospital patient with severe memory impairment. Missi Pyle as Noreen, a tax attorney Henry meets at a bar but then tries to fix up with Alexa. (uncredited) [7] Maya Rudolph as Stacy, pregnant friend of Lucy's at the beach party. Lynn Collins as ...
The "shaka" sign. The shaka sign, sometimes known as "hang loose" is a gesture with friendly intent often associated with Hawaii and surf culture.It consists of extending the thumb and smallest finger while holding the three middle fingers curled, and gesturing in salutation while presenting the front or back of the hand; the wrist may be rotated back and forth for emphasis.