Those who visited Kauai can surely remember the grandiose beauty of the Waimea Canyon. One of the legends born in this area is the love story of Hiku and Kawelu. Hiku was born in the forests around Waimea Canyon.
One day he went to the beach and he met a beautiful girl named Kawelu. The two fell and in love and soon married. Hiku and Kawelu were happy together most of the time but, like all couples, they had arguments.
After one of these quarrels, Hiku got very upset. He left Kawelu alone and returned to the mountains. Heartbroken, Kawelu waited and waited for him, but he didn’t return. In desperation, she hung herself.