Finding A Road to our Ancestors

[rognvald]

The traditional Hawaiian canoe, Hokule'a, is presently attempting a circumnavigation of the world using ancient navigational techniques and to promote peace around the world. The Polynesians were great ancient navigators/sailors who settled and explored the Pacific after departing from mainland China and surrounding islands in the Orient around 4,000 years ago. The sailor in the following video is obviously emotionally connected to his people,their culture and past as he talks about the upcoming journey. How many of us Europeans can honestly say we have the same emotional connections to our ancestors and their traditions of sailing and discovery? Is this a price we have paid becoming enslaved to our modern world?
H

[Astrid]

I think Icelanders, at least in my family, have maintained an emotional relationship with our past, even among those who no longer live in Iceland.

[rognvald]

Originally Posted by Astrid

I think Icelanders, at least in my family, have maintained an emotional relationship with our past, even among those who no longer live in Iceland.

Hagl Astrid . . . Soster Viking!

[Astrid]

Hagl Rögnvaldr

[SkiprJohn]

Originally Posted by rognvald

The traditional Hawaiian canoe, Hokule'a, is presently attempting a circumnavigation of the world using ancient navigational techniques and to promote peace around the world. The Polynesians were great ancient navigators/sailors who settled and explored the Pacific after departing from mainland China and surrounding islands in the Orient around 4,000 years ago. The sailor in the following video is obviously emotionally connected to his people,their culture and past as he talks about the upcoming journey. How many of us Europeans can honestly say we have the same emotional connections to our ancestors and their traditions of sailing and discovery? Is this a price we have paid becoming enslaved to our modern world?
H

Having lived here in Hawaii for the most part since '63 I see the passion a few folks express for their sailing canoes. I see no passion on the part of the Hawaii State Government or mainstream residents for boats and sailing or traditions of the sea. You can tell by looking at a google earth map and trying to find anchorages and marinas around the islands and then compare that to what you find in the Caribbean.

[FSMike]

Originally Posted by rognvald

The traditional Hawaiian canoe, Hokule'a, is presently attempting a circumnavigation of the world using ancient navigational techniques and to promote peace around the world. ----

rognvald -
Do you have a link or source for information about that?
Thanks

[SkiprJohn]

Originally Posted by FSMike

rognvald -
Do you have a link or source for information about that?
Thanks

The little H at the end of his post is a youtube link. Just do a search for HOKULEA to get lots more. I think it is a wonderful opportunity for those who wish to find their sailing roots.

[FSMike]

Originally Posted by SkiprJohn

The little H at the end of his post is a youtube link. Just do a search for HOKULEA to get lots more. I think it is a wonderful opportunity for those who wish to find their sailing roots.

Thanks, didn't even notice the H.