Paniolo Preservation Society is inviting serious horseback riders on a half-day escorted trail ride exploring extraordinary pre-contact sites and features of the Waimea Field System as documented by historian Abraham Fornander in the mid 1800s, renowned Hawa’i historian Marion Kelly in the early 1970s, and more recently, by Ross Cordy in his respected book, “Exalted Read more …
DISTINGUISHED PANIOLO KEPANI – Among Hawai’i’s paniolo who are legendary for their achievements and contributions are surnames such as Kimura, Horie, Yamaguchi, Kawamoto, Onaka, Kato, Fujii, Yamasaki, Fujitani, Hokama, Nakata, Goto, Hamada, Morifuji and Yoshimatsu. Pictured here is the late Yoshi Kawamoto, who went on to become Superintendent of the Kohala Division for Parker Ranch, and both Read more …
The community is invited to PPS’ first ‘Silver Spur Paniolo Lifetime Achievement Awards’COMMUNITY INVITED TO PPS’: 5:30 p.m., Sat., Jan. 21, 2012. A community celebration honoring “the true keepers and protectors of the paniolo culture – the senior stewards” with special emphasis on their mentorship of others. At the new Paniolo Heritage Center at Pukalani Stables in Waimea. To Read more …
PANIOLO TALK STORY AT THE NEW PPS PANIOLO HERITAGE CENTER AT PUKALANI STABLES: 5-8 p.m., Sat., Jan. 14, 2012. PPS’ first Talk Story was Paniolo Ghost Stories, this time it will be all about Paniolo Grinds – the delicious traditional foods, practices, and protocols of Hawaiian ranching families – the mea ‘ai of this lifestyle and culture. Hosted by Ku’ulei Keakealani. Free though a Read more …
Three Mini-Documentaries To Share Rare Glimpses of Paniolo Heritage At Free Kahilu Theatre Makana Series Film Night Fri., Dec. 30, 2011 It’s been quite a year for Paniolo Preservation Society and 2012 promises even more excitement. For 13 years this not-for-profit organization has increased public awareness and appreciation of the roles, practices and traditions Read more …
The new PPS ‘hoodies’ are in and will be available for sale today along with our regular sweatshirts at our booth at the Waimea Shopping Center. These shirts are quality craftsmanship from a local Waimea company and make great gifts! All proceeds go to help support the mission of Paniolo Preservation Society in keeping our Read more …
Special book release and author signing on Dec. 3, 2011 at the Parker Ranch Store. In honor of the anniversary of Richard Smart’s passing, authors Dr Billy Bergin & Keawe Vredenburg have chosen to premier the new book “Richard Smart of the Legendary Parker Ranch”, published by Island Heritage. This biography is the essence of Read more …
As the home for the Oahu Cattlemen Association’s “Paniolo Hall of Fame”, the Paniolo Heritage Center at Pukalani Stables would like to honor the 2011 inductees to this prestigious organization. The 2011 Paniolo Hall of Fame inductees are: A. Hartwell Carter, Donald G. DeSilva, Dee B. Gibson, Peter Kama Sr., Naluahine Kaopua, Clarence Medeiros Sr., Read more …
For over a century Pukalani Stables has stood at the center of ranching in Hawai’i and welcomed generations of ohana through its rustic gates. Newly refurbished, this gem of paniolo culture shines bright again – perfect for your family, business or community Holiday gathering. Come share the tradition and joy of the season at Pukalani Read more …
October 29th, 2011 marked the first of our ‘Paniolo Talk Story’ nights at the Paniolo Heritage Center at Pukalani Stables. Whenever you launch a new program you can’t help but wonder if the community will embrace it. All doubts were put to rest last Saturday night when it was standing-room only for our ‘Chicken Skin’ Read more …
To preserve and promote the heritage of the Hawaiian cowboy through the Paniolo Cultural Center at Pukalani Stables. The Paniolo Preservation Society celebrates the Hawaiian ranching industry and the accomplishments of the generations of paniolo that made that industry possible. Our focus is statewide and represents all cowboys from all of the Hawaiian islands. PPS is committed to increasing public awareness of the historical, present-day and future significance of Hawaii's ranching industry and the honored traditions of its paniolo.
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