Sun Yat Sen Lived in Maui, I always knew this but yesterday I experienced his Legacy on the Island. Its and oddly shaped park with Monuments that are spread out over the lot, a Statue of the Man«Talks Story» and give a glimpse of his life and influence on Maui and beyond. As I looked at the fantastic View of the Ocean and West Maui and beyond. I thought of many what ifs? Dr. Sun Yat Sen Prevailed in Mainland China, how would«The Worlds» resources be shared today, Would the people of China have more choices how there Environment is being managed,(Today is Red Alert Pollution day in Beijing). What faiths they can be practice and what property they can own. I think the answer is Cleary Yes China would be different today if Dr. Sun Yat Sen Prevailed and his Maui Story is well worth remembering in this oddly shaped park with a wonderful view. Great Place to Stop on the Back Road to and From Hana.
Ann L.
Classificação do local: 3 Fremont, CA
Driving along in Upcountry we made a short stop at this tiny county park in Kula — Sun Yat Sen Park. It’s got 2 lions in front of the entrance with Chinese characters on the side. One post had Hawaiian words & English: May Peace Prevail On Earth. There’s also a plaque on the sister city relationship between Maui County & Pingtung County, Taiwan, China commemorated 2÷2÷09. There’s a giant statue of Sun Yat Sen, who was the First President & Founding father of the Republic of China, with Chinese characters & some English words. More things to read about SYS too. Worth a short break for pictures.
Kalani C.
Classificação do local: 3 Honolulu, HI
Interesting find as we headed out towards Ulupalakua Ranch. Sun Yat Sen Park in Keokea remains one of Maui’s odd treasures, although the county has let much of the park fall into poor condition. However, I like the funkiness and shabby chic, not to mention the lion monuments that confuse you into thinking you’re in some mediocre version of Tiger Balm Garden in Hong Kong. The park is located between mile markers 18&19 on the Kula Highway(Hwy 37). Being at the 2400 ft. level, the park offers excellent views of Kaho’olawe and Molokini Atoll. It’s a popular spot from which to view the sunset. The park honors Dr. Sun Yat-Sen who served as the first provisional president when the Republic of China was founded in 1912 and who is known as the«father of modern China.» Sun Yat-Sen’s brother lived nearby in what was once a small Chinese community and Sun visited here many times. The park has a bronze statue of Yat-Sen along with a few other memorial statues and art. A nice place to rest if you’re on bike or a welcome pit stop for some out-of-the-blue Chinese history in the middle of paniolo country.
