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A Story of Eternal Love<\/h2>\n

The logo for Waikoloa Beach Resort \u2014 the naupaka flower \u2014 is at its core a symbol of hope and eternal love. Like many stories from Hawai`i\u2019s mythology, the story of the naupaka flower is one born of loss, but buoyed by the possibility of eventual reunion.<\/p>\n

The shrub (scaevola<\/em>) on which the flower is found is commonly found both in the mountains (naupaka hiwa) and near the beach, where it is called naupaka kahakai<\/em> (naupaka by the sea). It is distinctive because at the beach the white petals grow only in half blooms on the lower part of the flower, while the other petals appear to be missing, and in the mountains the petals grow only on the upper half of the flower.<\/p>\n

It is a hardy plant that can reach 10 feet in height and typically 15 feet in width. Because it is able to thrive in conditions from drought to wind to salt spray to heat, and in many types of soil from coral to cinder to clay, it is a popular ground cover for homeowners and land planners in Hawai`i.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1671570775570{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.waikoloabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/naupaka-bgjpg.jpg?id=4355) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” wpex_bg_position=”center right”][vc_column_text color=”#ffffff”]\n

Naupaka<\/h2>\n

Written by <\/strong>
\nVirginia \u201cGann\u201d Carter<\/strong><\/p>\n

You are my lei of Naupaka<\/em>
\nThe soft fragrance of love<\/em>
\nWe will always be happy<\/em>
\nThe flowers, so fragrant<\/em>
\nTwo of us, together forever<\/em><\/p>\n

You are my flower<\/em>
\nTouched by dew<\/em>
\nYour gentle eyes<\/em>
\nRadiant, like pearls<\/em><\/p>\n

Turn to me, my blossom<\/em>
\nYour beauty, mine to indulge<\/em>
\n(I will) cherish and care for you<\/em>
\nNaupaka<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]THE NAUPAKA LEGEND<\/strong>
\nThere are many version of the legend of the naupaka flower and why it grows only half a bloom. In ancient times, one version goes, there was a beautiful Hawaiian princess known as Naupaka. One day, the villagers noticed that Naupaka looked very sad. They told her parents, who approached Naupaka and asked her what was troubling her.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have fallen in love with a man named Kaui,\u201d replied the princess. \u201cBut Kaui is not of noble birth \u2014 he is a commoner.\u201d According to Hawaiian tradition, it was strictly forbidden for members of royalty to marry people from the common ranks.<\/p>\n

Distressed, Naupaka and Kaui traveled long and far, seeking a solution to their dilemma. They climbed up a mountain to see a kahuna<\/em> (wise elder) who was staying at a heiau<\/em> (temple). Alas, he had no clear answer for the young lovers. \u201cThere is nothing I can do,\u201d he told them, \u201cbut you should pray. Pray at this heiau.\u201d<\/p>\n

So they did. And as they prayed, rain began to fall. Their hearts torn by sorrow, Naupaka and Kaui embraced for a final time. Then Naupaka took a flower from her ear and tore it in half, giving one half to Kaui. \u201cThe gods won\u2019t allow us to be together,\u201d she said. \u201cYou go live down by the water, while I will stay up here in the mountains.\u201d As the two lovers separated, the naupaka plants that grew nearby saw how sad they were. The very next day, they began to bloom in only half flowers.<\/p>\n

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A SYMBOL OF ETERNAL HOPE
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s such a beautiful legend,\u201d says Scott Head, vice president of resort operations for Waikoloa Land Company. \u201cWaikoloa Beach Resort is a place where people come to relax, renew their appreciation of family, and enjoy the Hawaiian culture. Our naupaka flower logo perfectly illustrates these values.\u201d<\/p>\n

Other versions of the legend tell that Naupaka\u2019s sister was Pele, the Fire Goddess, and that Pele killed both Kaui (at the beach) and Naupaka (in the mountains) to prevent them from being together.<\/p>\n

But whatever version of the legend you read, the enduring hope is that the two star-crossed lovers \u2014 and the two opposite blooms of the flower \u2014 will one day be reunited and thus become whole.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a symbol for Waikoloa, the naupaka legend and the idea of becoming whole through eternal belief in the positive is very strong,\u201d says Head. \u201cWe strive to deliver experiences to our guests that not only make their vacations more enjoyable and memorable, but that will have positive impacts on their lives long after they leave. That is what the naupaka legend and the flower symbolize.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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NIGHT MOVES<\/h2>\n

Kings’ Shops | First and Third Fridays | 4 \u2013 8 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the first and third Fridays of each month from 4 to 8 pm, the fun is found at Kings’ Shops. That’s when local vendors, live music, food trucks and entertainment make up the Kings’ Shops Night Market.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Night Markets are an exciting addition to the offerings at Kings\u2019 Shops,\u201d said General Manager John Alwine. “Geared to attract both resort guests and island residents, there\u2019s something for everyone, from food
\nto entertainment to arts and crafts. We encourage everyone to come check it out!\u201d Whether you’re looking for a bite to eat from a local vendor, shopping for gifts or memorabilia, or just wanting a relaxing evening listening to music under the warm Hawaiian skies, the Kings’ Shops Night Market is the place to go.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":4353,"template":"","edition":[147],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe Naupaka Flower - Waikoloa Beach Resort<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.waikoloabeachresort.com\/naupaka_news\/the-naupaka-flower\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Naupaka Flower - Waikoloa Beach Resort\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"[vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text] A Story of Eternal Love The logo for Waikoloa Beach Resort \u2014 the naupaka flower \u2014 is at its core a symbol of hope and eternal love. 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