Taro Fields of Hanalei Valley

Hanalei Valley in Kauai is said to grow around 60% of Hawaii's taro. Taro is the staple of the Native Hawaiian diet and at the core of the Hawaiian culture. Hawaiians believe the taro plant to be sacred. Taro, called “kalo” in Hawaiian, is central to the Native Hawaiian creation story. It also makes for an incredibly scenic backdrop!

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