Culture
Restoring family ties to Molokai's Kalaupapa, once a prison to 8,000 people
With the number of Hansen's Disease patients decreasing at Kalaupapa National Historical Park, the Ka Ohana O Kalaupapa nonprofit organization is giving a voice to a community and helping family members reconnect to their deceased ancestors.
Find Quietude at Honolulu's Mu-Ryang-Sa Korean Buddhist Temple
Tucked away in a Honolulu residential valley, the Mu-Ryang-Sa Korean Buddhist Temple is an oasis of quietude with a serene purpose.
Sig Zane: 5 things I love about the Hawaiian forest
Designer and Hawaiian cultural practitioner Sig Zane relays why he loves to spend time in Hawaiian forests.
Touching scenes from Lantern Floating Hawaii 2018
A beautiful Honolulu Memorial Day tradition, the remembrance event hosted by Shinnyo-en was attended by thousands of visitors and residents.
Listen to the 2018 Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning artists and songs
Songs you need to hear from the winners of the 2018 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
How to watch the 2018 Na Hoku Hanohano Hawaiian Music Awards live stream
Don't miss Hawaii's premier music award show, often referred to as the "Hawaiian Grammys."
Mele Mei 2018: A monthlong celebration of Hawaiian music
Your event guide to where to go and who to see during Mele Mei.
Catch a buzz with Big Island's annual Kau Coffee Festival
The festival celebrates the district’s award-winning brews with a caffeinated dash of small-town charm.
7 of Hawaiʻi's Most Popular Lei and What Makes Them Unique
Whether originating from Hawaiʻi or around the world, these popular flowers and plants are strung into beautiful adornments.
Meet Hawaii's 2018 Lei Queen
Charlene Leimomi Irvine and her court make their first public appearance May 1 at Kapiolani Park.
14 Adorable Dogs Living and Loving the Hawaiʻi Life
If you need some happy-go-lucky dogs in your life, check out this list.
Hawaiian Airlines previews Hawaiian language flights
Airline attendants will speak in both English and Hawaiian on select flights.
Meet the Big-Wave Female Surfers Who are Making History
These determined female big-wave riders are still pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
The Complete 2018 Merrie Monarch Festival Winners List
See which of Hawaii’s top halau hula won.
Street Style: 2018 Merrie Monarch Festival
Colorful patterns adorned with lauhala hats and lei were a common sight on the streets of Hilo during Merrie Monarch week.
Merrie Monarch Festival Fact Sheets, Explained
Used to judge every hula, the fact sheets detail everything about each performance, from lyrics to interpretation to costume choices.
10 Instagram Accounts to Follow During the 55th annual Merrie Monarch Festival
Can’t make it to the Merrie Monarch Festival? Follow these Instagram accounts to catch all the action from some of the hula world’s finest.
Bingo Cards For Your Merrie Monarch Festival 2018 Viewing Party
Sharpen your hula eye with bingo cards to keep you entertained during all three nights of competition on the world’s most prestigious hula stage.
Your Events Guide to the 2018 Merrie Monarch Festival
In a week full of hula and Hawaiian culture, there’s a lot to see and do in Hilo.
See Iolani Palace's Hidden Relics That Once Belonged to Hawaiian Royalty
In a hidden chamber lies artifacts and treasures of a bygone era, undisplayed in the resplendent Iolani Palace.
How to watch the 98th Annual Kamehameha Schools Song Contest live
Kamehameha Schools’ annual choral competition is a celebration of Hawaiian music and culture.
Experience kalo culture on a Waikiki rooftop
Learn to harvest this culturally significant plant during free monthly workshops.
