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Aloha Festivals Presents “Nā Mele ‘Ukulele”

A half-hour broadcast special will feature performances from Pomaika‘i Lyman, Jake Shimabukuro and Kawika Trask Aloha Festivals has partnered with its presenting sponsors to feature three legendary Hawai‘i artists on Aloha Festivals: Nā Mele ‘Ukulele, a half hour broadcast special on KHON2 celebrating the legacy of Aloha Festivals. In line with the 2020 Aloha Festivals.

Water World: The History of Surfing

Human beings have been finding ways to ride waves since they first entered the ocean. In fact, masters of the oceans’ waves can be found in almost every part of the world.

Pele, Goddess of Fire and Volcanoes

Known as Pelehonuamea, “She who shapes the sacred land,” Pele is the Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes, both destroying and creating land.

Hokulea: A Story of Heroes

In the 1970s, Hokulea was a cultural renaissance catalyst born of Hawaiian heroes. Today, Hokulea carries on that heroic legacy, having sailed the world.

Sacred Journey, Global Reach: A Story of Hokulea, the Canoe that Circled the Globe

Honolulu Star-Advertiser reporter Marcel Honoré reported from aboard the Hokulea during the Polynesian voyaging canoe's sail around the world.

Hawaiʻi’s Highly Entertaining and Star-Studded Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards

Similar to the Grammy’s, the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards show is star-studded and highly entertaining, with memorable match-up performances by top artists.

Waikiki Beachboys, Remembered

They were warm and charming, full of life and personality. Each had their own story but all shared a common bond. “Hawaii was authentic,” says Rae Kamaka, the widow of Waikiki Beachboy William “Moku” Kamaka. “It wasn’t crowded or commercialized. People talked and enjoyed each other. Life was spontaneous, parties could be held on beaches...

The Real Place Names of Kailua

Kailua place names have been altered through the years, the most blatant name change being Lanikai, changed by a developer from its original name Kaʻohao.

Experience the Magic of the Ukulele at the Annual Ukulele Festival in Waikiki

The annual Ukulele Festival entices thousands of people to join in at the Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Founder Roy Sakuma has seen his dreams come true.

Hollywood’s Tropical Backlot: Movies Filmed in Hawaii

Here are 5 movies filmed in Hawaii that may surprise you! Plus get the exhaustive list of movies filmed in Hawaii.

Cooking Hawaiian Style Recipes

Mckenna Maduli and I have known each other for more than 20 years. She does not know this, but I am very proud of all her accomplishments and what she does for Hawaii’s talent. She recently won an Emmy Award for her show Talk Story and works hard to promote Hawaii. She grew up in.

King Kalākaua, the "Merrie Monarch"

King David Kalākaua, who reigned over the Hawaiian kingdom from 1874 until his death in 1891, is known as the Merrie Monarch.

Aloha Shirts Always In Style

No garment is more idiosyncratic to Hawaii than the Aloha shirt. It is an integral and widely-loved part of the Hawaii experience.

Pupu O Ni’ihau – Jewels of the Ocean

For more than a hundred years royal persons, the queens and princesses of Hawaii have been depicted in paintings and photos with jewels draped around their necks, often reaching to their fingertips. Glowing like pearls the garlands are made of the most precious, and almost priceless, shell in the world, Pupu O Ni’ihau. The gem-like...

The Cowboy Way: Discover Paniolo life on the Big Isle and Maui

Hawai‘i boasts its very own cowboy—the paniolo—who learned to rope and ride several decades before cowboys colored the plains of America’s “Wild West.”

2013 Hoku Awards Finalists Announced

The 2013 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards finalists in 32 categories were announced today by the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts.

2012 King Kamehameha Celebration

Schedule of events of the different islands of Hawaii for King Kamehameha Celebration

Hula and the Merrie Monarch Festival

Hula is the most powerful expression of Hawaiian culture that exists. Merrie Monarch Festival is in honor of King Kalākaua, nicknamed, "the Merrie Monarch."

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Aloha Festivals Presents “Nā Mele ‘Ukulele”

Water World: The History of Surfing

Pele, Goddess of Fire and Volcanoes

Hokulea: A Story of Heroes

Sacred Journey, Global Reach: A Story of Hokulea, the Canoe that Circled the Globe

Hawaiʻi’s Highly Entertaining and Star-Studded Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards

Waikiki Beachboys, Remembered

The Real Place Names of Kailua

Experience the Magic of the Ukulele at the Annual Ukulele Festival in Waikiki

Hollywood’s Tropical Backlot: Movies Filmed in Hawaii

Cooking Hawaiian Style Recipes

King Kalākaua, the "Merrie Monarch"

Aloha Shirts Always In Style

Pupu O Ni’ihau – Jewels of the Ocean

The Cowboy Way: Discover Paniolo life on the Big Isle and Maui

2013 Hoku Awards Finalists Announced

2012 King Kamehameha Celebration

Hula and the Merrie Monarch Festival

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