Hamakua Plantation Era Insights

The video explores the history and impact of the Hamakua Sugar Company on the Big Island's northeast coast. It highlights a new exhibit at the Honoka Heritage Center, showcasing artifacts and oral histories from the plantation era. The exhibit emphasizes the strong community bonds and the challenges faced when the plantation closed. Despite the difficulties, the community's resilience and self-sufficiency are celebrated, with many expressing nostalgia for the plantation days.

What was the central focus of life on the Hamakua Coast during the plantation era?

• Agriculture

• Fishing industry

• Hamakua Sugar Company

• Tourism

Who shared memories of holiday celebrations sponsored by the plantation?

• G Walter Branco

• Jonathan Masaki

• A local historian

• Nicole Garcia

What type of artifacts are displayed at the Honoka Heritage Center exhibit?

• Modern art pieces

• Historical plantation artifacts

• Fossils

• Ancient manuscripts

What makes the exhibit at the Honoka Heritage Center special according to Nicole Garcia?

• The modern art installations

• The spoken word shared by oldtimers

• The interactive digital displays

• The large number of visitors

How did the community react to the announcement of the plantation's closure?

• They were relieved

• They were indifferent

• They were shocked

• They were excited

What was a major challenge faced by families after the plantation closure?

• Relocating to another island

• Finding new jobs

• Adapting to a new climate

• Learning a new language

What quality of the Hamakua people is highlighted in the oral history exhibit?

• Their technological advancements

• Their political influence

• Their resilience

• Their artistic skills

What activities did the people of Hamakua engage in to be self-sufficient?

• Manufacturing goods

• Hunting, fishing, and gathering

• Trading with other islands

• Importing food

How did the community view the plantation in terms of family?

• As a strict guardian

• As a distant relative

• As an indifferent neighbor

• As a nurturing mother

Would the people of Hamakua return to plantation days if given the chance?

• They are unsure

• Only if necessary

• Yes, in a heartbeat

• No, they prefer modern life