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...
Hawaiian Deities and Religion Hawaiian mythology is a deeply spiritual, polytheistic belief system that honors many sacred gods and goddesses, ancestral guardian spirits, and natural forces. Once inherited from Polynesian voyagers, these beliefs have positioned their...
When people think of Hawaiʻi, their minds often go to the stunning landscapes, beautiful beaches, volcanic islands, and delicious Hawaiian cuisine. However another tradition, Hawaiian textile culture, carries an immense and rich history surrounding Hawaiian identity,...
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