Eddie Pamat & Kaliko Storer of Lahaina

This recording is part of Hui Mo‘olelo: Lahaina, our 2025–2026 gathering of richly detailed talk-story recordings created to inform future public artwork, support collective healing, and provide trusted, community-informed guidance for the Lahaina Memorial Project. Through a nostalgic lens, Eddie Pamat describes a childhood defined by communal values, hard labor in agricultural fields, and the distinctive sensory details of old Maui, such as the scent of plumeria and the sight of sugar cane ash. The conversation maps the cultural geography of the region, documenting vanished landmarks like Nagasako Supermarket and local hangouts while emphasizing the deeply rooted connections between families. The mo‘olelo serves as a testament to resilience, expressing a profound desire to see displaced families return so that the social fabric and unique charm of Lahaina can be restored.