Miloliʻi, Hawaii facts for kids
Miloliʻi is a small, special village on the island of Hawaiʻi. It is located about 33 miles south of Kailua-Kona. This unique community sits right by the ocean. In 1926, a lava flow from the Mauna Loa volcano reached the sea here. Miloliʻi is often called "the last Hawaiian fishing village." This name comes from a wooden sign in their community center.
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Living in Miloliʻi
Life in Miloliʻi is very independent. The village does not have regular power lines or water pipes. Because of this, each home creates its own electricity. They use solar panels to capture energy from the sun. For water, residents collect rainwater in special tanks. This way, each house is self-sufficient.
A Church's Journey
In 1868, a big tsunami hit the area. It carried a church called Hauʻoli Kamanaʻo. The powerful waves swept the church all the way to Miloliʻi. Amazingly, the church stayed in good condition. It still stands in Miloliʻi today. This shows the strength of the building and the history of the village.
Miloliʻi in Movies and Music
A Glimpse in Hollywood
Miloliʻi had a moment of fame in 1962. The village was chosen as a background for the Elvis Presley movie "Girls! Girls! Girls!" A film crew from Hollywood spent several weeks there. One house in the village was even used as the home for Elvis's character. However, only a tiny part of the Miloliʻi footage made it into the final movie. It was just a quick look at the village beach.
The Songbird of Miloliʻi
Diana Aki, a talented singer, lived in Miloliʻi. She became a very successful Hawaiian music artist. In the late 1970s, she recorded several albums. She was also featured in a documentary film. Diana Aki performed in dinner shows at many resort hotels in Hawaii. She mostly sang in the Kailua-Kona area.
Research and Ecology
Studying Village Life
In the mid-1970s, Miloliʻi became a focus for researchers. Professors from UCLA led an important study. They wanted to learn about village life in Miloliʻi. Graduate students conducted studies along the Kona coast. This included Miloliʻi and [[Hoʻokena beach]]. One detailed study was about "Aloha and Hostility in a Hawaiian-American Community." It explored the private reality of public life in the village.
A Local Ecologist
Dr. Gregory P Asner is a well-known American ecologist. He lives in Miloliʻi and works there. Dr. Asner conducts many research projects in the local area. His work helps us understand the environment better.
See also
- Milolii para niños (Milolii for children in Spanish)
