Explore the haunted history of Hawaii's Plantation Village, a museum plagued with paranormal reports. Learn about the dominance of sugar cane in Hawaii, tragic incidents at the Oahu Sugar Company, and the haunting of a Portuguese house. Discover the challenges of separating fact from fiction in haunted locations and the benefits of having haunted attractions. Find options for visiting the haunted village in Hawaii and upcoming plans to visit the eerie Tiki bar in Chinatown.
Hawaii's Plantation Village is an outdoor museum plagued with paranormal reports, including sightings of spirits and choking incidents.
The sugar cane industry in Hawaii brought a surge of immigrants who faced control through the indentured service system and laws against labor unions.
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The Legend of the Night Marchers
In Hawaiian mythology, the night marchers are the deadly ghosts of ancient Hawaiian warriors who march in darkness and are said to bring death to anyone who looks upon them. An encounter with the night marchers is accompanied by chanting, conch shell sounds, and the smell of death. The presence of a large black dog gives permission to proceed on the haunted path according to Hawaiian beliefs.
The History of Hawaii's Sugar Plantations
The sugar cane industry in Hawaii brought a surge of immigrants from various countries to work in the plantations. With the need for cheap labor, workers came from China, the Philippines, Korea, Japan, and other places. The plantation owners exerted control through the indentured service system, laws against labor unions, and the importation of foreign workers. The sugar cane industry became a mainstay of Hawaiian agricultural production.
Hawaii's Plantation Village
Hawaii's Plantation Village is a museum that offers a glimpse into the lives of the sugar cane workers. The village includes different types of houses representing the major ethnic groups who worked on the plantations, such as Hawaiian, Japanese, Okinawan, Portuguese, Puerto Rican, Korean, and Filipino. The houses were organized to keep each immigrant group separate, emphasizing control and preventing inter-ethnic cooperation. The village also features other buildings like a community bath, infirmary, plantation store, and social union hall.
Hauntings at Hawaii's Plantation Village
Reports of hauntings at Hawaii's Plantation Village include sightings of a young girl spirit in the Portuguese house and a benevolent male spirit. Visitors have reported feeling choked by an unseen presence in the Okinawan house. The haunted attraction at the village, known as the Haunted Plantation, has also had paranormal incidents, with some actors experiencing choking sensations. The village strives to preserve the history and culture of the sugar cane industry.
Hawaii's Plantation Village is a testament to the influence of the hundreds of thousands of immigrants who made their way to Hawaii when sugarcane was the states primary agricultural asset. But, this outdoor museum with historical artifacts and over 25 buildings has been plagued with paranormal reports for years. From the ghost of a child looking for her Mother, to a ghost known for choking employees, theres a lot of fact AND fiction to sort through.
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