The 5 Best Lūʻau on Oʻahu in 2024 - Hawaii Magazine
Apr 29, 2024 · Sprawling across a beautiful 12-acre beachfront estate, Paradise Cove in Ko Olina hosts an impressive lūʻau with cultural activities, delicious food and entertaining performances. What sets this show apart from others on the island is an immersive experience that begins with a warm aloha greeting with mai tais, and a scheduled time where guests can walk around the grounds to try their hand ...
5 versions of ‘Mele Kalikimaka’ that beat Bing Crosby’s
Dec 19, 2016 · “Mele Kalikimaka” is the rebel of popular Christmas tunes. Written by Hawaii composer Robert Alexander Anderson in 1949, its lyrics croon of a bright green winter land where palm trees sway under shining sun and stars.
44 Hawaiian and Pidgin Phrases Every Visitor Needs to Know
Feb 27, 2023 · This article was updated with a few new pidgin phrases. The original piece was uploaded on Sep. 9, 2019. EDITOR’S NOTE: For the sake of clarity, we will be using Hawaiian diacritics, such as okina (ʻ) and kahako (āēīūō) in this article.
How (And Where) To Watch the Massive Waves on Oʻahu’s North …
Dec 6, 2022 · Since most big wave surf spots are way—way—out in the water, shutterbugs won’t be able to shoot great photos without a telephoto lens.Of course, you can still take photos of the waves without a high-zoom lens, but you won’t be able to capture close-up shots of surfers or the dramatic cresting of individual waves.
12 of the Best Hawaiʻi Christmas Songs - Hawaii Magazine
Dec 12, 2023 · “Here Comes Santa in His Red Canoe” by the Surfers. Here’s a mele kalikimaka question: If Santa’s part of a crew of paddlers, which position does he take? Steersman? Stroker? Is Santa a middle, power guy? Unfortunately, “Here Comes Santa in His Red Canoe” doesn’t give us any answers, but the 1959 rock-a-hula tune does give us plenty to groove to.
Everything You Need To Know About Disney’s Aulani Resort in …
Oct 8, 2024 · If you’re used to Disney hotels, cruises and parks, you might be disappointed in the lack of Disney-ness at Aulani. This resort focuses on the “vacation” part of a “Disney vacation,” so you’ll get touches of Disney: poolside visits by Disney characters, shave ice shaped like Mickey ears (above), ʻukulele versions of classic Disney songs.
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What's the Story Behind Hawaii's Flag? - Hawaii Magazine
Oct 21, 2008 · The flag’s color scheme is red, yellow and green, meant to represent different groups within Hawaiian society. The yellow is symbolic of the alii, the powerful royal class.Red represents the konohiki, the landed caste that served the alii.Green signifies the makaainana, or commoners.. Many of Native Hawaiian descent consider this …
The Hawaiian Islands and Their Nicknames, Explained
Mar 10, 2021 · The island of Oʻahu got its nickname—The Gathering Place—for an assortment of reasons. First and foremost, Oʻahu has the highest population count in the state and is home to approximately 72% of the state’s residents, vastly outnumbering any other Neighbor Island.
Meet the Real-Life Hawaiʻi Lifeguard Starring in “Rescue: H I -Surf
Nov 20, 2024 · For Kekoa Kekumano, weekends were made for fun. As a middle and high school student at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama, he and his friends would take TheBus from Mililani to Waimea Bay and Ke Iki Beach on the North Shore , where t hey would body surf and play in the shore break all day. Like many local kids in Hawaiʻi, being in the ocean and eventually having a career that revolves around i t ...