Mahalo to Anthony Deluze, kalo (taro) farmer and educator, for bringing a wonderful and hands-on display to Makeke Kapolei! It was such a treat to see kalo being pounded, the old style, into pa'i'ai, which can then be made into poi.
Children particularly enjoyed the activity, which looks easy but actually isn't to get the pa'i'ai to the right consistency. But Anthony made sure they had fun!
Kalo is a primary staple of the native Hawaiian diet. All parts of the plant can be eaten in more than one way. Kalo also carries immense symbolism in Hawaiian culture and is a plant to be cared for now and into the future.
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