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2000 Aloha
Festivals
Hawaii's annual two month celebration of aloha begins in September on Oahu
and continues on all major islands through October.
Chinese in Hawaii
We take a look at the Chinese people of Hawaii, their history and their culture. The
best traveler is a well informed traveler.
Hawaiian
Food Glossary: Seafood
We look at the various types of seafood that you will find on a restaurant menu
or in the grocery stores in Hawaii.
Gourds and Ipus
Learn all about gourds and the Ipus made from them which are used in Hawaiian
hula, thanks to Anne Blankenship of the Gourd Connection.
Haleakala
As part of our ongoing series on the parks of Hawaii, we visit Haleakala
National Park on the island of Maui.
Hawaiian culture - aloha
`aina (love of the land)
This is our introductory article to Hawaiian culture from the spring of
1997.
Hawaiian
Specialty Foods
Some of the fondest memories that people take back home from their visit to
Hawaii are memories of the wonderful foods that they experienced, often for the
first time. Many of these foods (especially those of the sweet variety) can be
ordered online and shipped to your home.
Hawaiian Steel Guitar
Read how the Hawaiian steel guitar came into existence and how it has influenced
the music of the rest of the world.
Kaho'olawe (Part 1 -The Geography)
Learn about the geography of this sacred island which is being returned to the
Hawaiian people. Check out the maps links.
Kamehameha the
Great
June 11 is King Kamehameha I Day in Hawaii, honoring the king who unified all of
the Hawaiian Islands and who ruled the Hawaiian Kingdom from 1795-1819.
Keali`i Reichel's
New Album - Melelana
When the biggest name in Hawaiian music today releases a new album, Hawaiian
music fans get excited. Find out all about this 'enhanced' compact disc.
Kumulipo "Song of Creation"
The first in a series on Hawaiian mythology and history prior to the arrival of
Captain James Cook in 1778.
Lahaina
Jodo Mission
Take a 2 page tour of the grounds of this beautiful Buddhist Temple on Maui.
Lu‘au
- A Hawaiian Feast
We
look at the history of the Hawaiian luau and provide information on what you
will find at a luau today in Hawaii. we also offer tips for making the most of
your luau experience.
Macadamia
Nuts from Hawaii
Find out how an Australian immigrant tree has dug deep roots in Hawaii as we
look at the history of macadamia nuts in Hawaii, where to purchase macadamia nut products for shipment to
your home, and recipes using macadamia nuts.
May
Day is Lei Day in Hawaii
May 1 is May Day throughout much of the world. In Hawaii it is Lei Day, a
holiday centered around the Hawaiian custom of making and wearing lei. If
you’re in Hawaii on the first of May you can experience this holiday
first-hand for yourself.
Merrie
Monarch Festival
Each year, following Easter, hula halau from around the world gather in Hilo on
the Big Island of Hawaii to take part in what is universally considered to be
the world's most prestigious hula competition - the Merrie Monarch Festival,
named in honor of Hawaii's last king, David Kalakaua, the Merrie Monarch.
Ôlelo Hawai`i -
The Hawaiian Language
We explore the origins of the spoken and written language and its development up
to its present day renaissance. We also include links to the best Hawaiian language site
on the Net.
People of Hawaii
Who are the people that make up the population of Hawaii? Part 1 of a multi-part
series.
Pu`uhonua O Honaunau - City of Refuge
We visit this national historical park and
important cultural center on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Waipio
Valley
Explore one of the world's most beautiful places, the Waipio
Valley on the Big Island of Hawaii and learn about its historical and cultural importance.
Waipio
Valley Photos
Our special photo album of pictures taken in the Valley of Kings on the Big
Island of Hawaii.