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Residents miss cultural traditions, family gatherings on Coconut Island during years to repair bridge

Big Island Now | Hilu

Jun 27, 2026

Residents miss cultural traditions, family gatherings on Coconut Island during years to repair bridge

Mokuola - also known as Coconut Island - has historically been a sacred place of refuge, where people who broke kapu (religious laws) could seek protection and where families burie…

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Residents miss cultural traditions, family gatherings on Coconut Island during years to repair bridge

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