For many of us, Hawai‘i is a vacation paradise. However, it is more than a postcard-perfect destination. To the people that were born and raised there, Hawai‘i is a living home to a deeply rooted culture, resilient communities, and fragile ecosystems. As visitors, how...
Welcome to Waikīkī, one of the world’s most recognizable destinations of all time. Nestled on the south shore of Oʻahu, this neighborhood of Honolulu is known for its warm, rolling surf, crescent beaches, and iconic silhouette of Lēʻahi (Diamond Head). The name...
Traditional Hawaiian navigation is an ancient practice rooted in the legacy of Polynesian voyaging. Polynesian voyagers, the ancestors of Native Hawaiians, are believed to be among the greatest and most sophisticated navigators in history, traveling incredibly vast...
In Hawaiʻi, the islands and people are deeply intertwined with the values, practices, and deep philosophy of the culture. Their rich societal fabric connects generations of Hawaiians from thousands of years ago to modern day. Three foundational principles to...
‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi, the official language of Hawaiian people, is a Polynesian language that arrived in the Hawaiian islands around 400-500 CE with voyagers from the Marquesas Islands, and it shares roots with other Polynesian languages such as Tahitian, Samoan, and...
In Hawaiʻi, the land, sea, and spirit are intertwined. Stories are the beating heart of the green mountains, turquoise waters, and sacred cultural practices. Moʻolelo, or Hawaiian storytelling, is vital in connecting generations through tales of gods, heroes, and the...
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