Kalamakua facts for kids
Kalamakua — also known as Kalamakua-a-Kaipuholua — was an important leader in ancient Hawaii. He was a nobleman and the High Chief of Halawa, a special area on the island of Oahu.
Who Was Kalamakua?
Chief Kalamakua was born on the island of Oʻahu in ancient Hawaii. His father was named Kālonanui. Kālonanui was the son of another important leader, High Chief Maʻilikākahi of Oʻahu. Kalamakua's mother was named Kaipuholua.
Kalamakua had a brother named Prince Kālonaiki. Kālonaiki became the High Chief of Oʻahu, ruling most of the island. Kalamakua, however, became the ruler of the Halawa region. This means he was in charge of that specific area.
Kalamakua married Keleanohoanaapiapi, who was a princess from the island of Maui. They had a daughter named Laʻieloheloheikawai. She was born in Helemoa, Oahu, and later became known as the Lady of Maui when she married Piʻilani.
What Did Kalamakua Do?
One important thing Kalamakua did was to order the building of many large taro ponds in Waikiki. Taro is a plant that was a very important food source for ancient Hawaiians. These ponds helped grow a lot of taro to feed the people.
