Arts + Culture
The Best Lūʻau on Maui in 2025
These award-winning lūʻau experiences offer more than just a dinner and show. These impressive feasts include cultural performances, dramatic sunsets and the spirit of aloha.
5 Hawaiʻi Landmarks—And What They're Actually Called
It’s not Diamond Head, it’s Lēʻahi.
How Mākaha Helped Revolutionize Hawaiʻi's Surf Culture
Before surfers were catching waves at Pipeline or Waimea, they were dropping in at Mākaha.
Everything You Need To Know About Lychee in Hawaiʻi
The high-demand fruit, in season from now through September, has come to represent summer in the Islands.
The Beloved Story of ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Returns to the Big Screen
Disney’s live-action remake of the animated classic features a local cast excited to share more of Hawaiʻi with the world.
Your Guide to the 42nd Annual Pan-Pacific Festival
The event takes place across Honolulu with hula performances, live music and other attractions from June 13 to 15.
9 Ways to Sink Your Teeth into Mango Season in Hawaiʻi
Celebrate mango season by trying out these Island faves made with fresh local fruit.
How the Exquisite Work of Poakalani & Co. is Continuing the Tradition of Hawaiian Quilting
Master quilters Poakalani Serrao and her husband, John Serrao, left a legacy of craftsmanship and beauty while perpetuating this beloved artform.
The Winners of the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival
See some of the best performances from the annual competition.
How to Celebrate Lei Day in Hawaiʻi
In case you haven’t heard, May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi.
How 11 Surf Breaks on Oʻahu Got Their Names
Every surf break has a name—and a good story that goes along with it.
How to Watch the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival
Tune into Hawaiʻi’s premier hula competition this week.
A Taste of Sweet Li Hing Mui Brings Back Childhood Memories in Hawaiʻi
One writer thinks back to his youth, while eating the salty, sweet and sour preserved plum powder.
Rodeo Competitions Preserve Big Island's Unique Paniolo Cowboy Culture
At the Panaʻewa Rodeo Stampede and other Hawaiʻi rodeos, traditional ranching techniques become an entertaining sport.
5 Must-See Oʻahu Historic Sites You Haven't Been To Yet
It’s not uncommon to walk right past an important archaeological site on Oʻahu and not even know it.
Here's Why You Shouldn't Take Lava Rocks from Hawaiʻi
The national parks don’t want you to mail them back, either.
The Legend of ʻUlu in Hawaiʻi
More local restaurants are serving the fruit that’s been nourishing Hawaiians for centuries.
Celebrations for Hōkūleʻa’s 50th Birthday Kick Off this Weekend
A special series of events this March honor Hawaiʻi’s iconic voyaging canoe and the profound impact it’s made across the Pacific and beyond.
The Meaning of The Names of 19 Hawaiʻi Places
There’s a story behind every place name in the Islands.
How to Celebrate Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi in 2025
Learn more about the Hawaiian language with these resources.
Don’t Miss These 18 Spring Festivals Showcasing Hawaiʻi’s Diverse Cultures and Foods
From beer festivals to art exhibits to an event devoted to Spam, there’s lots to do in Hawaiʻi this spring.
What You Need To Know To Enjoy Dim Sum in Hawaiʻi
Celebrate Lunar New Year with tips from a local foodie expert.
