Like the Islands themselves, olelo Hawaii (Hawaiian language) is a living part of the native culture. This relationship between land and language can best be displayed by the number of Hawaiian words and terms that exist for rain: there are more than 200. In a new book, Hanau Ka Ua—Hawaiian Rain Names, author Collette Leimomi Akana, with her […]
Since the Orlando mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub shocked the world on June 12, a group of Hawaii residents from the island of Maui have come together to weave a mile-long lei for the victims that were killed that evening. This lei of aloha was created in less than a week—started last week Thursday and finished
The first teaser trailer has been released for “Moana,” Disney’s much anticipated new animated musical, especially on this side of the Pacific Ocean where Honolulu’s own Aulii Cravalho lends her voice and musical stylings to the title character. The film also features another Hawaii favorite, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who spent much of his youth
Upon uniting the Hawaiian Islands in 1810, Kamehameha I laid the foundation for a strong monarchical tradition and through his governance reestablish peace and restore the economic climate of the Islands previously ravaged by civil wars. Kamehameha is credited for cultivating overseas trade and interfacing with nations outside Hawaii, but he’s also remembered for instituting
In Hawaiʻi, June 11 is a state holiday known as King Kamehameha Day, a celebration of the Islands’ most famous historical ruler. King Kamehameha, also known as Kamehameha the Great, united the Hawaiian Islands in 1810, and according to Walter Murray Gibson, the prime minster of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi appointed by King Kalākaua who
Wedding season is upon us. Generally, June through September are peak wedding months and because of Hawaii’s consistent weather and aloha spirit, its beaches and resorts are calling. Here are this year’s top 5 locales across the state that, as voted by our HAWAIʻI Magazine readers, will have you saying “I do.” 1. Grand
They’ve become Maui’s go-to resource for those who want to comfortably lie out in style suspended above the ground. Based in Lahaina, with a second location that opened last year in Haiku, Hangloose Hammocks Hawaii‘s shops carry a dozen varieties of hammocks with a rainbow selection of color. “Portability, ease of use, I’ve had customers call
Major chicken skin moment. The Hokulea arrived in New York City, sailing into North Cove Marina this morning. The majestic ship passed by the famed New York City skyline and the Statue of Liberty making for some of the most historic and iconic images in the ship’s history. Thousands came out to greet the vessel,
Everyone’s Honolulu commute is getting a bit more presidential. A new mural of President Barack Obama has popped up in the city’s urban center with a message to celebrate Hawaii and the country’s multiethnic fabric and to spread aloha across people’s differences in this era. Hawaiian artist Kamea Hadar (pictured below) just completed and unveiled
When exploring the uncharted deep seas of Hawaii, you’re bound to make some big discoveries. Recently, scientists announced they encountered a sponge the size of a minivan during a deep-sea expedition last year. They believe the 12 foot by 7 foot creature to be the largest known sponge on the planet. It was found within the
Following a resounding response to non-profit Mana Maoli’s video for “Hawaii Aloha,” a new live version featuring more than a dozen local musicians and 10 Hawaii public charter schools, you can now take this beautiful part of the Islands with you everywhere in your pocket. After hearing the rendition many have been writing and calling
Upgrade alert! Hawaiian Airlines just made your next flight to Hawaii a whole lot more comfortable. The airlines welcomed its first Airbus A330 with fully lie-flat seating arrangements in a new cabin space designated as its Premium Cabin: 18 lie-flat seats that fold into 180-degree beds measuring at 20.5 inches wide by 76 inches long.
