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Inside the Hawaiʻi Kuauli Pacific & Asia Cultural Festival: Three Days of Culture, Fire and Food in Kona

Held every June at Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, the 3-day festival celebrates traditional dance, music, food and fashion from Asia and the Pacific Islands.

What Is a Lūʻau? The History and Cultural Evolution of Hawaiʻi's Most Famous Celebration

The lūʻau you attend on your Hawaiʻi vacation — with its torchlit beachfront setting, mai tais and fireknife dancers — bears little resemblance to the ʻahaʻāina, or sacred ceremonial feast, from which it descends.

Your Guide to Maui's Haleakalā

Sunrise reservations, hiking Sliding Sands, Kīpahulu waterfalls — everything you need to plan your visit to Hāleakalā National Park on Maui.

Lei Day and the Hawaiian Tradition of Lei Making

Instead of celebrating May Day on May 1, which is a European tradition of celebrating the beginning of summer, Hawaiʻi celebrates Lei Day. The celebration not only honors the Hawaiian lei, but also the colors and flora, designated to each Hawaiian island.

Discover the Beauty and Meaning of Native Hawaiian Plants

Learn which plants and flowers are from Hawaiʻi and which ones are not.

10 Traditional Hawaiian Foods You Must Try

Explore the rich history of Hawaiian foods, from traditional dishes like fish and poi to the diverse ingredients of the islands.

Discover Hawaiʻi Island Through These 10 Museums

Learn Hawaiian history, culture and discover what makes Hawaiʻi Island so special from a variety of small community-run museums across the island.

Basic Hawaiian Words & Phrases: A Pronunciation Guide for Visitors

Hawaiian language has many words and phrases that are seamlessly woven into everyday life here in the islands. When you are visiting Hawaiʻi it is helpful to at least now the basics.

An Immersive Journey Into Ancient Polynesia on Oʻahu with Mauka Warriors Lūʻaus

More than just a luau, Mauka Warriors Luau invites guests into the living story of ancient Polynesia. With hands-on cultural experiences, dynamic performances, and powerful storytelling, this Oʻahu experience creates lasting memories and a deeper connection to Hawaiʻi.

The Complete Guide to Polynesian Cultural Center

Our guide to Polynesian Cultural Center in Lāʻie, Oʻahu includes everything you need to know, including what youʻll see, how long youʻll be there and differences between ticket packages.

The History of Poke

There are 3,108 poke shops in the United States — more than 240 of them are in Honolulu. That’s a 22% increase since 2020, according to IBISWorld, which expects that number to grow over the next five years. In 2016, Eater reported that the number of restaurants serving poke had doubled since 2014 — from…

Traveling to Hawaiʻi with Kids: Fun for the Whole ʻOhana

Planning a trip to Hawaiʻi with the kids? Here are 15 family-friendly activities across the Hawaiian Islands that parents will love too.

The Ultimate Guide to Hawaiʻi Canoe Crops

When we think about traditional food today, we are referring to Hawaiian canoe crops – staple foods that were brought to the Hawaiian Islands

4 Waikīkī Attractions That Share Hawaiian Culture

Today, Waikiki attractions that share Hawaiian culture can be found in art exhibitions, performances and even a world-renowned circus.

Eat Local: Oʻahu’s Banana Festival Serves Over a Dozen Varieties

On September 21, Slow Food O’ahu will host its annual Banana Festival, or Ka Mai‘a ‘Ho‘olaule‘a. The event celebrates one of Hawaiʻi’s...

Honolulu's Okinawan Festival Celebrates the Spirit of a Community

On August 30 and 31, the Hawaii United Okinawa Association (HUOA) will present the 43rd Okinawan Festival at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center...

ʻIolani Palace: The First Stop Every Hawaiʻi Visitor Should Make

Discover why ʻIolani Palace in Honolulu should be your first stop in Hawaiʻi. Step inside the only royal palace in the U.S. and gain the...

Outrigger Canoe Tour in Wailea: My Favorite Morning Activity

Maui Pacific Tours offers a two-hour snorkel outrigger canoe tour seven days a week at Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, in South Maui.

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Inside the Hawaiʻi Kuauli Pacific & Asia Cultural Festival: Three Days of Culture, Fire and Food in Kona

What Is a Lūʻau? The History and Cultural Evolution of Hawaiʻi's Most Famous Celebration

Your Guide to Maui's Haleakalā

Lei Day and the Hawaiian Tradition of Lei Making

Discover the Beauty and Meaning of Native Hawaiian Plants

10 Traditional Hawaiian Foods You Must Try

Discover Hawaiʻi Island Through These 10 Museums

Basic Hawaiian Words & Phrases: A Pronunciation Guide for Visitors

An Immersive Journey Into Ancient Polynesia on Oʻahu with Mauka Warriors Lūʻaus

The Complete Guide to Polynesian Cultural Center

The History of Poke

Traveling to Hawaiʻi with Kids: Fun for the Whole ʻOhana

The Ultimate Guide to Hawaiʻi Canoe Crops

4 Waikīkī Attractions That Share Hawaiian Culture

Eat Local: Oʻahu’s Banana Festival Serves Over a Dozen Varieties

Honolulu's Okinawan Festival Celebrates the Spirit of a Community

ʻIolani Palace: The First Stop Every Hawaiʻi Visitor Should Make

Outrigger Canoe Tour in Wailea: My Favorite Morning Activity

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