Arts + Culture
For Movie Buffs, These 5 Spots on Kauaʻi Will Look Familiar
The Garden Isle has been the backdrop for numerous blockbuster films over the years.
A Case for Incorporating More Hawaiian Culture Into Your Hawaiʻi Vacation
Hotels across the Islands are enhancing their educational programs, giving guests clearer insights into Hawaiian history and traditions.
The Search for the Mysterious and Beloved Manapua Man
The manapua man holds a special place in the hearts, and stomachs, of local residents.
The 48th Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival is the Largest Non-Competitive Hula Event in Hawaiʻi—and It’s This Weekend
Here’s what you need to know about the 2-day event taking place in Honolulu, Oʻahu
The Best Lūʻau on Maui in 2025
These award-winning lūʻau experiences offer more than just a dinner and show. These impressive feasts include cultural performances, dramatic sunsets and the spirit of aloha.
5 Hawaiʻi Landmarks—And What They’re Actually Called
It’s not Diamond Head, it’s Lēʻahi.
The Plans to Restore the Waikīkī War Memorial Natatorium on Oʻahu
The city is working to reopen and restore the natatorium to its original glory.
How Mākaha Helped Revolutionize Hawaiʻi’s Surf Culture
Before surfers were catching waves at Pipeline or Waimea, they were dropping in at Mākaha.
Everything You Need To Know About Lychee in Hawaiʻi
The high-demand fruit, in season from now through September, has come to represent summer in the Islands.
The Beloved Story of ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Returns to the Big Screen
Disney’s live-action remake of the animated classic features a local cast excited to share more of Hawaiʻi with the world.
Your Guide to the 42nd Annual Pan-Pacific Festival
The event takes place across Honolulu with hula performances, live music and other attractions from June 13 to 15.
9 Ways to Sink Your Teeth into Mango Season in Hawaiʻi
Celebrate mango season by trying out these Island faves made with fresh local fruit.
How the Exquisite Work of Poakalani & Co. is Continuing the Tradition of Hawaiian Quilting
Master quilters Poakalani Serrao and her husband, John Serrao, left a legacy of craftsmanship and beauty while perpetuating this beloved artform.
The Winners of the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival
See some of the best performances from the annual competition.
How to Celebrate Lei Day in Hawaiʻi
In case you haven’t heard, May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi.