Now entering its 76th year, the Narcissus Queen Pageant remains one of Hawai‘i’s most treasured cultural traditions. More than just a competition, this program—run by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce ...

JOHN BERGER / JBERGER @STARADVERTISER.COM Alycia Jinqiu Abordonado was crowned the 2025 Narcissus Queen. JOHN BERGER / JBERGER @STARADVERTISER.COM Alycia Jinqiu Abordonado was crowned the 2025 ...

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Source: Wikimedia Commons/Caravaggio/Public domain. I have long been fascinated by the myth of Echo and Narcissus, and may finally have cracked its meaning. First, let’s remind ourselves of the myth.

We’ll never see the glory of God if we look only to our own brand. Greek mythology may not be a guide to the Christian life, but I appreciate the clever commentary the ancient stories offer. I was ...