Experience Hawaii’s traditional culture and Polynesian heritage by visiting one of the local kava bars across the islands.
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Hawaiian Taro
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Queen Emma
Queen Emma
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Prince Kuhio
Prince Kuhio
Tropical drinks are part of the Hawaii vacation experience
Get Your Kicks From Hawaiian Coffee
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Hawaiian Flowers
Hawaii’s flowers are as beautiful as the islands they represent
Kava has long been considered a sacred beverage in Hawaiian culture, used for religious ceremonies and social gatherings. Today, however, Hawaii Kava is gaining attention for its myriad of health benefits and modern medical uses. Join us on a journey to discover this fascinating beverage and its many benefits!
Tikis – Symbols of the South Pacific
Heiau – Ancient Hawaiian Temple
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Hawaii Sharks
Sharks – The Facts About Hawaii’s Ocean Predators
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Kamehameha the Great
Kamehameha the Great United the Hawaiian Islands
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Koa – King of Hawaiian Woods
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Don Ho
Don Ho – Waikiki’s Entertainment Legend
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Lanai Pineapple
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Statehood in Hawaii
Statehood In Hawaii – Remembering 1959
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Queen Liliuokalani
Queen Liliuokalani – Hawaii’s Last Monarch
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Hawaii State Art Museum
Hawaii State Art Museum
Made in Hawaii Products
The Honolulu Symphony – How Sweet The Sound
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Hawaii Attractions
Hawaii Attractions
Hawaii’s Entertainers
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Hawaii’s Monarchy
Hawaii’s Monarchy
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The Nene Goose
The Nene Goose – Branta Sandwicensis – Hawaii’s State Bird
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The Monk Seal
The Monk Seal
Hawaii’s Rising Stars
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Kamehameha V
Kamehameha V
Iiwi – Hawaiian Honeycreeper
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Niihau
Niihau – The Forbidden Island
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Canoes Of Ancient Hawaii
Canoes Of Ancient Hawaii
Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry
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Kamehameha IV
Alexander Liholiho – Kamehameha IV
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Kapalua Wine & Food Festival
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival in Maui
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Hawaii Nature Center
Hawaii Nature Center – Hands-on Environmental Education
Every Hawaiian Quilt Should Have Inspiration Behind It
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Oahu Swap Meets
Oahu Swap Meets
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King Lunalilo
The Reign of Hawaii’s King Lunalilo
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Sounds of Hula
Easy to learn but difficult to master, the ukulele is perhaps Hawaii’s most popular musical instrument. From King Kalakaua and Waikiki beach boys to one of Hawaii’s hottest young recording artists, millions of music lovers over the past 125 years have learned to appreciate this four-stringed instrument. History The ukulele was introduced to Hawaii in […]
Hawaii Regional Cuisine utilizes Hawaii’s freshest ingredients
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Samoan Fire Dance
Tradition The Samoan fire knife dance is more than a popular spectacle that adds sizzle to a Hawaiian luau. It’s a tradition that has been passed from generation to generation, with each adding a new layer of style, boldness, and skill. Letuli Olo Misilagi was the first man to add fire to the traditional Samoan […]
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Christmas with Aloha
When traditional Christmas settings are mentioned, Hawaii might be the last place to come to mind. In the Aloha State, you won’t find thick blankets of snow (that is unless you head to the lofty summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island) and you won’t experience Popsicle-like temperatures. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire? […]
Poke Recipes – the Joy of the Hawaiian Appetizer
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Hawaiian Christmas Trees
Christmas with a Twist Even the traditional symbols of Christmas come with a twist in Hawai’i. Consider the Christmas tree. An October 25, 1995 headline in a Honolulu newspaper declares, “Christmas tree ship to arrive on Thanksgiving Day.” The article reads: “It’s still a week to Halloween and a month to Thanksgiving, but Matson Navigation […]
A taste for fermented beverages seems to be part of the human condition, and it’s no different in Hawai’i. Ever since early Polynesian settlers brought ‘awa (called kawa in other South Pacific regions) root with them to Hawai’i from Tahiti, imbibing intoxicating beverages has been a part of Hawaiian medicinal, religious and recreational heritage. Where […]
Saimin is a quick and satisfiying culinary treat
Hawaii Food Festivals – Generous Servings of Warm Aloha Spirit
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Aloha Festivals
Aloha Festivals – Hawaii’s Biggest Party