Anti-Tiki on Maui - General Tiki

T tikiwinebear Member Santa Rosa, CA (Sonoma - wine country) Joined: Sep 30, 2004 Posts: 582	T tikiwinebear Posted posted on Mon, Mar 3, 2008 10:31 AM Mahalo for all the comments and suggestions! We are back on the mainland now, and reflecting on what happened on Maui with the Tiki. I chatted with many people who live on the island, and their comments were varied. Some understood the religious undertones of having a Tiki as part of the landscape, but most felt that Tikis have evolved into cultural symbols of protection, well being, and ohana. If the condo association votes against having the Tiki in the common area of the complex, we believe they will site the reason being "to prevent the acceptance of gifts which would clutter up the grounds". The Rental Manager stated that the condos had only received 2 "gifts" over the last 15 years she has worked there... a new mailbox supported by a metal turtle (honu) sculpture, and my Tiki. The Directors are due to vote on this issue in May. Tikis have taken on an entirely different symbol to me since I have been more involved with Tiki Central. I never thought of them as religious icons such as I would view a Virgin Mary, crucifix, or Buddha statue. To me, Tikis are signs of gatherings to talk story, drink, and socialize with the Tiki Ohana. With that said, I will now spread my six new 5-6" Coco Joe Tikis around the office for everyone to appreciate!! Mahalo! Myke

Mahalo for all the comments and suggestions! We are back on the mainland now, and reflecting on what happened on Maui with the Tiki. I chatted with many people who live on the island, and their comments were varied. Some understood the religious undertones of having a Tiki as part of the landscape, but most felt that Tikis have evolved into cultural symbols of protection, well being, and ohana.

If the condo association votes against having the Tiki in the common area of the complex, we believe they will site the reason being "to prevent the acceptance of gifts which would clutter up the grounds". The Rental Manager stated that the condos had only received 2 "gifts" over the last 15 years she has worked there... a new mailbox supported by a metal turtle (honu) sculpture, and my Tiki. The Directors are due to vote on this issue in May.

Tikis have taken on an entirely different symbol to me since I have been more involved with Tiki Central. I never thought of them as religious icons such as I would view a Virgin Mary, crucifix, or Buddha statue. To me, Tikis are signs of gatherings to talk story, drink, and socialize with the Tiki Ohana. With that said, I will now spread my six new 5-6" Coco Joe Tikis around the office for everyone to appreciate!!

Mahalo!
Myke

Post #364597 by tikiwinebear on Mon, Mar 3, 2008 10:31 AM