The Joy of Hanapēpē

The Hanapēpē Hero follows the journey of a young boy, Ron. His small town, Hanapēpē, is an epicenter of Pacific Islander culture and history.

Explore Hanapepe

Ron’s discovery of the little red berries and his magical berry drink tells the story of how Kaua'i has become known for their coffee farming.

His story is emblematic of how coffee farming has brought prosperity to the town.

Just as Ron brought the gift of the little red berries to Hanapepe, every kid has the power to be a hero in their communities.

Empowering through education