Ahupua‘a, Fishponds and Lo‘i (1992)
The Hawaiian system of land use allowed access to all resources in the ahupua‘a, a land division that stretched from mountain to sea. Within the ahupua‘a, highly specialized technologies such as fishponds and lo‘i kalo (taro gardens) ensured an abundance of food. Our Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) ancestors achieved a rare balance between meeting their needs and enhancing the productivity of the land and sea. Their social system ensured survival from generation to generation.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 1, 1992
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ahupua‘a, Fishponds and Lo‘i about?
- The Hawaiian system of land use allowed access to all resources in the ahupua‘a, a land division that stretched from mountain to sea. Within the ahupua‘a, highly specialized technologies such as fishponds and lo‘i kalo (taro gardens) ensured an abundance of food. Our Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) ancestors achieved a rare balance between meeting their needs and enhancing the productivity of the land and sea. Their social system ensured survival from generation to generation.
- Who directed Ahupua‘a, Fishponds and Lo‘i?
- Ahupua‘a, Fishponds and Lo‘i was directed by Joan Lander, Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina, Puhipau.
- How long is Ahupua‘a, Fishponds and Lo‘i?
- Ahupua‘a, Fishponds and Lo‘i has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Ahupua‘a, Fishponds and Lo‘i?
- Ahupua‘a, Fishponds and Lo‘i is a Documentary film.