Arts + Culture
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.
Meet Will Lydgate of Lydgate Farms
Will Lydgate, the owner of Kaua‘i-based Lydgate Farms, shares his vision for Hawai‘i-grown chocolate, along with some of his favorite places to visit on the Garden Isle.
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.
