Hawaii Culture

Maui’s Hula Festivals Take Steps to Perpetuate Culture

Early one Sunday morning in November, those strolling along Kāʻanapali Beach near towering Pu‘u Keka‘a (Black Rock) will see something even more striking: a boy […]

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Hawaii’s Henry Kapono Joins Worldwide Make Music Day Celebration

Hawaii’s Henry Kapono joins hundreds of local musicians for free concerts across Hawaii for worldwide Make Music Day

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A surfer skillfully rides a large, powerful wave with a dramatic curl at the Eddie Aikau Invitational. The ocean spray and blue sky add to the dynamic intensity of the scene, showcasing the thrill and skill involved in surfing such challenging waves.

Bianca Valenti Talks Women Surfing in the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational

Feature image: Sachi Cunnigham If you are on social media, you might have noticed the throngs of bikini and boardshort wearing spectators enthusiastically cheering on

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A scenic view of a sandy beach with clear blue waves gently rolling onto the shore. Beachgoers are walking and swimming. Several of the best group hotels Maui offers and lush greenery are visible in the background, with a mountainous landscape rising behind them under a partly cloudy sky.

The Cultural Core of the OUTRIGGER Kā‘anapali Beach Resort

Dreaming of owning the luxury version of a little grass shack in Hawaii? You’re not the only one. Find out the right way to do it.

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Four bowls of colorful and diverse poke bowls are shown from a top view, each filled with a variety of fresh ingredients such as avocado, sliced vegetables, seasoned meats, and rice, garnished with black sesame seeds. Chopsticks rest next to one of the bowls—truly an entry from a Hawaiian Food Glossary come to life.

Foods That Define Hawaiian Culture: A Glossary

Hawaii is a fantastic place to eat your way through, especially if you’re looking to try dishes that you may not have tasted before. For

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A table is set with a variety of colorful dishes: a blue plate with spice remnants, an orange plate with hors d'oeuvres and dip, a bowl of soup with herbs, flatbread with an egg, and a platter of assorted appetizers showcasing foods that define Hawaiian culture. Various condiments and garnishes are also present.

Foods That Define Hawaiian Culture: International Influences

The history of Hawaii’s food, initially rooted in the canoe plants and items brought and cultivated by Polynesian settlers around 400 AD, took a dramatic

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A bowl of poke with visible ingredients including diced mango, cherry tomatoes, salmon, shredded cabbage, crispy onions, sesame seeds—a true representation of foods that define Hawaiian culture—alongside a few slices of crispy wonton chips on the side, set on a wooden surface.

Foods That Define Hawaiian Culture: Produce, Snacks and Condiments

Hawaiian food comes in many different shapes and sizes. Some of it is a reflection of the ancient culture and traditions that the original Polynesian

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A vibrant fruit stand offers fresh produce, including hanging coconuts, bunches of bananas, pineapples, and lychees. A colorful sign above reads "Crepes, Smoothies, Fresh Fruit." The stand is adorned with various tropical fruits invitingly displayed alongside foods that define Hawaiian culture.

Foods That Define Hawaiian Culture: Pork and Seafood

Hawaiian food comes in many different shapes and sizes. Some of it is a reflection of the ancient cultures and traditions that the original Polynesian

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