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Year of the Dragon in Hawaii
Kung Hei Fat Choy! This week many people around the world will be celebrating the Chinese New Year, and Hawaii is definitely included in the…
Jason Poole: The Accidental Hawaiian Crooner
Even before warming their toes in Hawaii’s sandy shores, visitors have most likely already warmed their hearts with the island’s beautiful voices that ring so…
You Get Da Time? I Get Hawaiian Time.
The time in Hawaii is anywhere from three to six hours behind the mainland. But the time within Hawaii households? Well, that’s a whole different…
Hawaii Food: Okonomiyaki
If the Japanese had invented pizza, then I’m guessing it’d probably be something similar to okonomiyaki (oh-KOH-no-me-YUH-key) – a pan-fried dish with a pancake-like “crust,”…
Diving Deeper into the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Every year, a local social studies teacher asks his students, “What do you think the largest city in the world is?” And every year, he…
Hawaii Food: Arare
Hawaii’s got a very mixed bag when it comes to the types of snacks we love, thanks to the many cultures that have made the…
First Birthdays in Hawaii
Dramatic drum beats and gong hits poured into Waikiki’s buzzing streets below, starting from the door of a Pacific Beach Hotel ballroom. A colorful Chinese…
Rice – Hawaii’s favorite food comes with almost EVERYTHING we eat here
What is part of every meal in Hawaii? Not pineapple, although it is a common garnish along with flowers. Not bread or potatoes, although it…
Hawaii shave ice vs. snow cones
To the untrained eye, shave ice and snow cones may appear to be one and the same: frozen treats topped with colorful syrups, beckoning on…
Is Hawaiian a Race: What it Means to Be Hawaiian
Is Hawaiian a race? The answer to this question is complex and requires an understanding of Hawaii’s unique geographical and cultural history. If you’re looking…
Ti Leaves Do Not Make Tea in Hawaii
Although “ti” is pronounced like “tea,“ you won’t find it inside a cup in Hawaii. The broad, flat leaves have many uses, from decoration to…
Hawaii Celebrates Two May 5 Holidays
Cinco de Mayo is an unofficial holiday in Hawaii, as it is in many states, but here it shares the day with another tradition. Called…