Arts + Culture
Traditional Treasures: A Brief History of Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry
These engraved pieces have become timeless expressions of love, memories and identity in the Islands.
How to Watch the 63rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival
Tune into Hawaiʻi’s premier hula competition.
What’s in a Hawaiian Plate, Anyway?
Across the Islands, there are restaurants, food trucks and lū‘au that serve these uniquely-Hawai‘i dishes. Here’s what to know about each dish on a classic Hawaiian plate.
Made by Hand, Inspired by the Islands: Hawaiʻi’s Spirit Takes Shape at Maui’s Best Art Gallery
Art comes alive at Maui Hands, which was voted the best art gallery on Maui in HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 2026 Reader Choice Awards.
How We Celebrate Girls’ Day in Hawaiʻi
For more than 1,000 years, Girls’ Day has been celebrated in Japan. In Hawaiʻi, many local families honor the holiday on March 3 by making mochi—so we’re sharing an easy recipe to help you celebrate, too.
7 Must-Read Books About Inspirational Women in Hawaiʻi
Celebrate International Women’s Month with these biographies and memoirs about remarkable wāhine—from courageous queens to brave athletes—who have helped shape the Islands’ history and culture.
How to Celebrate Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
From its near extinction to revival, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi continues to be preserved and celebrated. These resources can help you learn the language during Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and beyond.
Celebrate Muʻumuʻu Month All January in Hawaiʻi
Don your favorite muʻumuʻu to show appreciation for this beloved attire in the Islands.
Why We Eat Mochi on New Year’s in Hawaiʻi
The soft, chewy traditional Japanese rice cake is a tasty way to celebrate the new year.
Experience a Royal Night at ʻIolani Palace
Celebrate Queen Kapiʻolani’s legacy with exclusive evening tours featuring historic rooms, live performances and commemorative keepsakes.
The Legend of Night Marchers in Hawaiʻi
This spine-tingling tale is rooted in Native Hawaiian history.
Bishop Museum Welcomes Last Known Survivor of Rare Hawaiian Snail Genus
Believed to be the final survivor of its genus, the endangered snail has found refuge at the museum’s captive rearing center. The public can meet it at the 2025 Kāhuli Festival on Oct. 25.
Chef Sheldon Simeon’s Second Cookbook is For Everyone
“Ohana Style,” which comes out in March 2026, is less about Hawaiʻi and more about dishes anyone can make and enjoy.
How the Slack-Key Guitar Became the Musical Heartbeat of Hawaiʻi
Kī hōʻalu, or slack-key guitar, continues to capture the spirit of the Islands.
The Fascinating Origins Behind 7 Famous Hawaiian Place Names
These names offer a window into the history of these areas.