Dry Land Kalo

Hawaiians are linked closely with kalo, also known as taro. Kalo is believed to have the greatest life force of all foods. According to the Kumulipo (the creation chant), kalo grew from the first-born son of Wakea (sky father) and Papa (earth mother). Haloa-naka, as the son was named, was stillborn and buried. Out of his body grew the kalo plant, also called Haloa, which means everlasting breath.