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canoeMolokai gets a koa canoe.

Molokai paddlers take the island’s new koa canoe for its maiden voyage at Kamalo Wharf. Photo by Ed Misaki…

… For the first time in over 30 years, Molokai has its own koa canoe. The canoe took its maiden voyage at Kamalo Wharf last Thursday, and was celebrated by the island’s four canoe clubs which will be sharing the outrigger.

“It’s a special day in our lives,” said one community member who has been involved in building the canoe. “We’re celebrating Hawaiian culture.”…  Details

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