You’ll find the Hauola City of Refuge to be a historical
part of Hawaii’s history. This place of refuge in ancient Hawaii was a
sanctuary for kapu, taboo, breakers. For example in ancient Hawaii it was
forbidden to walk in the shadow of a royal, and breaking these rules were
punishable by death.
Right next to HikinaakalaHeiau, located at the mouth of the
Wailua River was the pu’uhonua (refuge) that one who broke such taboos could
run to escape prosecution and resume their life. These places also served as a
sanctuary during war times to those that would be punished for crimes.
This historic place is a great place to take family for an
educational trip into Hawaii’s unique past. Relax in the shade of various palm
trees while you take in the history Hawaii has to offer. Beauty can still be
found here, but you won’t find the lush tropics that’d you’d find in other
places around Hawaii. People seeking refuge in ancient times were lucky to
escape with their lives, so they couldn’t pick or choose where to live after
breaking forbidden taboos. You’ll find the place to be filled with various
rocks and pebbles, so be careful on your trip to visit the Hauola City of
Refuge in Kauai.