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Happy New Year in Hawaii: 3 Traditions to Celebrate Island Style
How do you say Happy New Year in Hawaii? Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou! But how do you ring in the New Year in Hawaii? We have 3 traditions for celebrating island style! Happy New Year in Hawaii When the New Year rolls around in Hawaii, we celebrate it in a variety of ways. House parties or…
Read MoreAunty Hawaii: Ohana Goes Beyond Bloodline
Wondering about Aunty Hawaii, and why you’ll hear so many locals call people Uncle & Aunty? You’ve come to the right place! Aunty & Uncle in Hawaii In Hawaii, everybody is everyone’s uncle or aunty or sistah or bruddah. Not necessarily in a blood-related way but in a way that’s more a sign of respect…
Read MoreHawaii Ha: The Breath of Life
One of the most impactful Hawaiian words is also one of the shortest: Ha. This means breath, but it also means so much more. In Hawaii, ha is a greeting, a shared experience, a sign of respect and love. Ha is the breath of life. Ha as a Hawaiian Greeting Hawaiians often greeted each other…
Read MoreWhat to Do With Old Leis: Honoring Tradition in Hawaii
If you’re lucky enough to receive a lei while in Hawaii, you’ll soon be left with a strand of withering flowers. So, many visitors wonder what to do with old leis. We’re here to help! Before you don your strand of sweet flowers, read this and plan what to do with it once its life…
Read MoreWhat to Do With Old Lei: Honoring Tradition in Hawaii
If you’re lucky enough to receive a lei while in Hawaii, you’ll soon be left with a strand of withering flowers. So, many visitors wonder what to do with old leis. We’re here to help! Before you don your strand of sweet flowers, read this and plan what to do with it once its life…
Read MoreKalua Pig – A Hawaii Tradition
If you’ve spent any time in Hawaii, you’ve heard of Kalua Pig. This local food is a staple at most parties, luau, and restaurants. But what exactly is it? And why do Hawaii residents love it so much? Let’s learn all about this popular dish! What is Kalua Pig? Kalua Pig is roasted pulled pork!…
Read MoreLei: The Ultimate Aloha Symbol
Of course you want to share Aloha with those you cherish. In Hawaii, aloha means love or warm affection. And one of the best ways to share it with someone is by giving an aloha symbol. How do you do that? One of the most popular ways to share aloha is to share a lei. …
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