Mini manapua man: 3yo pays homage with Halloween costume
Oct 31, 2024
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A new manapua truck has hit the streets, operated by 3-year-old Maverick, who is eager to serve up these beloved dishes.
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Kalihi resident Marlon Morales emphasized the importance of passing down traditional recipes, stating, “You gotta teach your kids the old school stuff.”
Morales crafted the truck from his imagination, using PVC pipes and fittings without any drawn plans.
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“It’s pretty much all in my head,” he explained.
Maverick’s father noted that it took about two weeks to complete the costume for the truck.
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The family plans to showcase it at Ala Moana Center Halloween night during trick-or-treating festivities.