Taro: The Staff of Life

Music: Hawaiian Style Band "I'll Be There (We are 'Ohana)" and Sean Na'auao "Fish and Poi".
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Source:
----Scott, William Henry. Prehispanic Source Materials. Quezon City: New Day Publishing, 1984.
--Peralta, Jesus. Glances: Prehistory of the Philippines. Manila: National Commission on Culture and Arts, 2000
----"Perculiarities of Taro Production in Specific Asia-Pacific Countries" Report. FAO Corporate Depository, 2005.
----Stephens, James M. 1994. Dasheen Colocasia exculenta (L.) Schott. Fact Sheet HS-592 from a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. May 1994.
----Fornander, Abraham. An Account of the Polynesian Race: Its Origin and Migrations, Rutland, VT: Charles E. Tuttle Company, 1969.

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[tuberpie68]

Another great educational vid! I learned a lot! Maybe I'm confusing it with another plant, but hasn't taro been an important food in the Amazon Jungle, too. I'm talking about a plant that they grind into granduals or powder, with big mortars & pestles.

[hokulani78]

I think you're thinking of açaí, which is a type of small palm. The whole plant is used by indigenous peoples in those areas for everything from drinks to food. Taro was introduced into the Caribbean and S. America in the 19th century along.

[matangiakeorange78]

@wahaahla Thats called Luu Kapa Pulu!! Thats hella good!! But Luu Sipi is the best!! Yupp im feelin some right now!!

TONGA ALL THE WAYY!!!

[wahaahla]

yeah i love taro, its what made me a strong man today.. and im being honest.. Taro leafs with cream and cornbif in it.. yum...

[BarefootBotanist]

Great vid. Do you know of a vid which can teach me about different varieties of taro, what they look/taste like, and how to grow them? I live in QLD Australia and would love to grow taro to eat.

[allikohcysp]

Everytime I seen a Samoan or Tongan athlete get asked "what is your secret?" they mostly reply "taro". I used to roll my eyes and think 'whatever' but now, your vid has got me thinking. Awesome vid.

[iBirthday]

Awesome video.

[saintromes]

filipinos use taro in sinigang soup its gud

[001001sith]

dang, man...why did you have to go and make me hungry???

dang.

[ManishS19]

very informative. Im Indian we eat a different type of Taro, its very small and boils easily.

[folkrock4rockinfolk]

mahalo, this was very informative!

eli

[processthinker]

Mahalo