- What is a Paniolo? - Paniolo Preservation Society
The official definition of the Hawaiian word Paniolo is “a person who herds cattle; cowboy ” The story of the paniolo is Hawaii ranching, past and present
- The Paniolo - U. S. National Park Service
Even before the mythology of the cowboy in the American "wild west" became popularized, Hawaiian cowboys (paniolo) were wrangling longhorn cattle on Hawaiʻi Island
- Paniolo: The Mexican Cowboys Who Kept Hawaiian Culture from Perishing
The paniolo blended Mexican musical traditions with Hawaiian rhythms, creating mele paniolo, or cowboy songs—an important part of Hawaiian music history These songs share stories of ranch life, love, hardship, and humor
- Kualoa Ranch Paniolo Traditions | Preserving Hawaiian Cowboy Culture
Discover the legacy of Kualoa’s paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys), honoring generations of ranchers through education, heritage, and sustainable agriculture Experience our deep-rooted cowboy culture through tours and events
- Cowboys in the Tropics | Folklife Magazine
Early photographs and footage of Hawaiian cowboys express a new style of cowboying, one specific to a tropical island The paniolos inspired not only ways of riding and ways of dress but a repertoire of cowboy songs infused with classic Hawaiian slack-key guitar and vocals
- The Paniolo: Hawaii’s Unique Cowboy Heritage - Island Hopper Guides
A Paniolo is a Hawaiian cowboy, skilled in cattle ranching, horsemanship, and preserving the ranching lifestyle, blending Hawaiian traditions with the influences of Spanish and American cowboy cultures
- Hawaiis Paniolo Cowboy Culture - Nani Hawaii
In the vast realm of cowboy cultures worldwide, Hawaii's Paniolo stands out as a unique and lesser-known gem Rooted in the rich history of the Hawaiian Islands, the Paniolo culture tells a compelling story of adaptation, perseverance, and a deep connection to the land
- Hawaiian Paniolo: A Brief History - Bike Maui
And the small, often-sodden settlement has, for 51 years, presented the much-loved Makawao Rodeo and Paniolo Parade, complete with horse stick races, a bull bash, and nearly 350 cowboys from around the globe
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