‘Onipa‘a Peace March
The Onipa?a Peace March is an annual event and procession to commemorate the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893.
Category: History
New Year’s blessing at Daijingu Temple
The Daijingu Temple of Hawaii in Nuuanu offers New Year’s blessings o both humans and pets.
‘This American Life’ Visits Niihau
“The Forbidden Isle” will be featured in an upcoming episode of “This American Life.” Titled “I Don’t Make the Rules,” episode #611 of the popular radio program will visit the island of Niihau, which is privately held and nearly impossible to visit.
Video & Gallery: Making Mochi for the New Year
As we near the end of the year, one of the cherished traditions in Hawaii is “mochitsuki,” or the making of mochi. Japanese rice cakes are enjoyed year round, of course, but mochi is the signature food...
NÄ Keiki o PuÊ»uhonua o WaiÊ»anae
“PuÊ»uhonua o WaiÊ»anae” is the adopted name of the Waianae Harbor Village, a community of over 200 men, women, families and children living under cover of trees and brush near the Waianae Boat Harbor. Unlike homeless...
Talks to Explore Modern Architecture in Honolulu
A renown photographer of modern architecture is returning to his hometown of Honolulu this week to share some of his work, and help local residents better appreciate the buildings they live and work in every...
Wednesday Panel to Tackle Race in Hawaii
An actor, an entrepreneur, a president’s half sister, and a bank vice president turned trustee will lead an undoubtedly provocative panel discussion on Wednesday titled, “What Can Hawaii Teach America About Race?” Hawaii gave the...
New Exhibit, Event Explore Legacy of Duke Kahanamoku
Duke Kahanamoku, Hawaii’s most celebrated surfer and athlete, is the focus of a new, original exhibit that opened today at Bishop Museum. On Thursday, the museum will host documentary film screening and a panel...
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi: Learn Hawaiian Online for Free
For the first time, the Distance Learning program at Kamehameha Schools is offering two introductory Hawaiian language classes online for free. And with just a little bit of homework, you can earn a couple...
Fifteen Years of Blogging
Perhaps the only thing more insufferable than a blogger is a blogger who blogs about blogging. But I hope you’ll humor me today, as I mark the 15th birthday of Hawaii Blog, which I...
Otoba Stand as a Spiritual Sign of Summer
One of the hallmarks of summer in Hawaii are bon dances, a Buddhist custom that has gone mainstream in the islands, evolving into inclusive, family-friendly neighborhood festivals that celebrate Japanese culture. (There are also lantern floating ceremonies, usually...
