A hale papa‘a was a food storage house for the Hawaiians. It is situated in the kauhale(compound) of the ali‘i(chief). The floor of this hale papaa is slightly elevated above the ground. ‘Ohe of the stewards approaches the nio. Long heavy papa he‘e nalu koa(surfboards made of koa) rest against the side wall of the hale papa‘a. A climbing ‘uhi vine is spreading over the thatched roof. The hale papa‘a stored lots of sources of food like the coconut. The coconut was used for many things, like oils, milk, and it also provides the nourishments needed to sustain a healthy lifestyle. The coconut is rich in fiber, minerals, and vitamins.

Pronunciation of Hale Papa'a

Here is an olelo no'eau(wise saying):

Loa'a kau o ka niu-niu
(You will have yours, the coconut-coconut)
You'll have nothing for all your trouble! A rude remark warning one that double disappointment is to be expected. A dream about coconuts is a sign that any proroject planned for the following day will meet with failure.

Here is a bible scripture taken from Ezekial 4:9:

Take wheat and barley, beans and lentils, millet and spelt; put them in a storage jar and use them to make bread for yourself. You are to eat it during the 390 days you lie on your side.

Bibliography:

The Ahupua‘a. Kamehameha Schools Press: Honolulu, 1994.