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'''Kauilana''' (pronunciation: // <!--add IPA in the native language, and any other minority languages in the city-->) is the capital city of Kawui, as well as the largest city. It also serves as the capital of the Kaui tribe. <!--add the settlement's location within its native country/island/continent; add a brief summary of anything important and interesting related to the settlement--> | '''Kauilana''' (pronunciation: // <!--add IPA in the native language, and any other minority languages in the city-->) is the capital city of [[Kawui]], as well as the largest city. It also serves as the capital of the Kaui tribe. <!--add the settlement's location within its native country/island/continent; add a brief summary of anything important and interesting related to the settlement--> | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Before becoming the capital of [[Kawui]], the area of Kauilana was a village named Saualui. | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
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Kauilana is a culturally significant city for Kawuiians due to its historical and ethnic significance. The city is home the Kawuiian film industry. Famous landmarks include the National Diet Building, the Keile Palace, the National Museum of Tribal History, the Lestzi House, and many other important historical landmarks. | |||
Every year, on the New Year, Kauilanians and other Kawuiians partake in the Sauakui Festival. During this festival, often after visiting the local Kautoist shrine, the Kawuiian public often participate in the Kuilausa Ritual. During this ritual, after doing a prayer, the people will toss a branch of the Kakui tree ([[Kawuiian]]: Kaikui) into the sea, or other form of water, to symbolize the throwing away of their troubles and cleansing of their soul. | |||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
Revision as of 01:54, 22 September 2018
Kauilana | |
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| Nickname(s): Kaui City | |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 314,000 |
Kauilana (pronunciation: // ) is the capital city of Kawui, as well as the largest city. It also serves as the capital of the Kaui tribe.
Etymology
History
Before becoming the capital of Kawui, the area of Kauilana was a village named Saualui.
Geography
Climate
Cityscape
Culture
Kauilana is a culturally significant city for Kawuiians due to its historical and ethnic significance. The city is home the Kawuiian film industry. Famous landmarks include the National Diet Building, the Keile Palace, the National Museum of Tribal History, the Lestzi House, and many other important historical landmarks.
Every year, on the New Year, Kauilanians and other Kawuiians partake in the Sauakui Festival. During this festival, often after visiting the local Kautoist shrine, the Kawuiian public often participate in the Kuilausa Ritual. During this ritual, after doing a prayer, the people will toss a branch of the Kakui tree (Kawuiian: Kaikui) into the sea, or other form of water, to symbolize the throwing away of their troubles and cleansing of their soul.