History of the Konane—Hawaiian Checkers
Konane—Hawaiian Checkers found in the Petroglyph fields around our area here in Puako Hawaii. The Stone checkerboard is called papamu, the white playing stones are ‘ili kea, the black ‘ili ‘ele. Place the ‘ili alternately, black and white in the depressions in the papamu. The game requires 2 players. These stones are scattered along this coastline and really bring back that ancient feeling of living along the coastline with timeless sunsets.
Konane requires two players to sit on opposite sides of the papamu (game board)
One player is chosen to take one kanaka kea (white) and one kanaka `ele (black)from anywhere on the papamu
Player holds one in each lima (hand) behind back
Player shows closed fists to opponent who chooses a hand
Opponent is assigned the color of the `ili`ili in the hand that was chosen, in our games `ele`ele always goes first
Kanaka `ele moves by lele (jumping) and `ai (eating) kanaka kea
The last player to be able to move is the kulanakila (victor).
During game a Kapu (law or rule) of silence exists - no talking.
Another Hawaiian Game was ‘O’o ihe—Spear Throwing. King Kamehameha would have his warriors hide and wait for him along the Kings Trail on the Kohala Coast to train for battle. Parts of this trail can still be seen today and are constantly being restored by local groups and Ohana (family) of local clans. The history is truly amazing , you really can feel the energy left behind not so long ago.
We aim to cherish the past while looking into the future. The true spirit and knowledge of the Hawaiian ways are so important for us to recognize and hopefully practice at some level while we are here weather it is showing Aloha or just taking the time to relax and smile at our neighbors. Puako really has that special feel, tucked in between all the major resorts we find time to take a step back and stop to smell the plumeria. Have a great day out there!!!!!
Konane—Hawaiian Checkers found in the Petroglyph fields around our area here in Puako Hawaii. The Stone checkerboard is called papamu, the white playing stones are ‘ili kea, the black ‘ili ‘ele. Place the ‘ili alternately, black and white in the depressions in the papamu. The game requires 2 players. These stones are scattered along this coastline and really bring back that ancient feeling of living along the coastline with timeless sunsets.
Konane requires two players to sit on opposite sides of the papamu (game board)
One player is chosen to take one kanaka kea (white) and one kanaka `ele (black)from anywhere on the papamu
Player holds one in each lima (hand) behind back
Player shows closed fists to opponent who chooses a hand
Opponent is assigned the color of the `ili`ili in the hand that was chosen, in our games `ele`ele always goes first
Kanaka `ele moves by lele (jumping) and `ai (eating) kanaka kea
The last player to be able to move is the kulanakila (victor).
During game a Kapu (law or rule) of silence exists - no talking.
Another Hawaiian Game was ‘O’o ihe—Spear Throwing. King Kamehameha would have his warriors hide and wait for him along the Kings Trail on the Kohala Coast to train for battle. Parts of this trail can still be seen today and are constantly being restored by local groups and Ohana (family) of local clans. The history is truly amazing , you really can feel the energy left behind not so long ago.
We aim to cherish the past while looking into the future. The true spirit and knowledge of the Hawaiian ways are so important for us to recognize and hopefully practice at some level while we are here weather it is showing Aloha or just taking the time to relax and smile at our neighbors. Puako really has that special feel, tucked in between all the major resorts we find time to take a step back and stop to smell the plumeria. Have a great day out there!!!!!
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