“Nara” and “Nalu” are the names of our first two deer at Kamehameha V Deer Reserve. “Nara” was given to the first female, and “Nalu” to the first male. ​“Nara” is named after the city in Japan which is famous for its deer which roam freely. “Nalu” is the Hawaiian word meaning, “wave.” Each of these two deer—one representing Japan and the other Hawaii—has an ancient and illustrious history attached to their ancestors. The deer in Japan have been consider sacred since 768 CE (over 1,200 years ago). The deer from Hawaii originated in India—from the region where Buddha gave his first sermon in the 6th century BCE (over 2,500 years ago). Since these ancient times, these two species of deer have been held in the highest regard, considered sacred and held as symbols of both culture and spirituality. Each of these two deer—one representing Japan and the other Hawaii—has an ancient history attached to their ancestors. The deer in Japan have been consider sacred since 768 CE (over 1,200 years ago). The deer from Hawaii originated in India—from the region where Buddha gave his first sermon in the 6th century BCE (over 2,500 years ago). Since these ancient times, these two species of deer have been held in the highest regard, considered sacred and held as symbols of both culture and spirituality.