And in truth, what is now known as Ha'iku was once many small villages each with their own stream, place name and identity. There is evidence in recent times, however that a very definite center is forming. Old plantation buildings are being dusted off and opened up as neighborhood stores and services.
Local restaurants offer memorable food to a faithful neighborhood clientele.
Even Ha'iku's little elementary school has been recently singled out for national recognition. To many local residents the only ingredient missing in this emerging potpourri of Hai'ku's reawakening was a chance to celeberate together. Asked to participate in the event, The Maui Flower Growers Association offered to organize a floral design event. Donations of flowers were given by surrounding farms and flower brokers in Hana, Haiku, and Upcountry Kula. Amateur and professional designers were invited and participated .