Lorenzana Bagoong

Despite the hardships of the Sakadas, a tight community was formed among these Filipinos. Recreation such as music and basketball served as an outlet and bonding experience. It cannot be denied that Sakadas have contributed greatly to the Hawaiian economy and the unique history of Plantation Life in Hawaii.

Fred Cordova, Filipinos: Forgotten Asian Americans (Dubuque, IA: Kendall/ Hunt, 1983)