Honolulu Festival: Celebrate Hawaii’s Culture, Diversity, and Unity
Experience Pacific Harmony at the Honolulu Festival The Honolulu Festival is Hawaii’s premier cultural event, promoting mutual understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region. Each year, the Festival attracts thousands of visitors and returning spectators who are looking for an experience unique to Hawaii. Through educational […]
Bac Nam Serves up North/South Vietnamese Cuisine in Honolulu
In our search to explore cultural cuisine across Oahu (at an affordable price), we came across Bac Nam. I love it when a hole in the wall restaurant that you pass by everyday, owned by a local family, is open and has room to seat you immediately! Bac Nam is an unassuming Vietnamese restaurant on […]
Grassy Rootsy Folks Build Community Around Music & Art
Intentional events merging nature, music, art & farm-to-table food on the windward side of Oahu The city is bustling again with life as we knew it pre-pandemic, maybe a bit too much bustling…. I find myself missing the intimate gatherings during the pandemic that allowed us to come together and share our humanity with heightened […]
Discover Hawai’i’s History Through Sculpture
Cheryl Soon releases her new book documenting the stories of Oahu’s sculptures Reflections in Stone & Bronze: Exploring Hawai’i’s History & Culture Through Sculpture Statues, these silent sentinels actually have much more to share than may meet the eye at a glance. If we stop to consider the people they depict and why they […]
Celebrating 76 Years of Aloha: The Annual Aloha Festival Floral Parade
As the sun rises over Waikīkī, the streets come alive with the vibrant colors, sounds, and spirit of Hawai’i, marking the grand finale of the Aloha Festivals—the 76th Annual Floral Parade. This beloved tradition, taking place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., will once again transform Honolulu into a living […]
Waikīkī Annual Floral Parade
The Annual Aloha Festivals Floral Parade is a beloved tradition in Honolulu, Hawaii. The parade celebrates the city’s rich culture and diversity, and it is a must-see event for locals and visitors alike. The parade is held every year in September, and it features floats, marching bands, and performers from all over the state. The […]
Off the main route, Oahu has a unique side that you should explore.
The number of tourists visiting the Hawaiian Islands in recent years is higher than ever, making it challenging to get away from the crowds and connect with authentic Hawaiian culture. While there’s nothing wrong with seeing the island’s most famous attractions, for anybody who has traveled there more than a few times, the draw of […]
What is Kalo? The Sacred Hawaiian Root Vegetable
A Brief History on Kalo, Also Known as Taro One of the earliest and most well-known plants utilized by the early Hawaiians was kalo, often referred to as taro. It originated in India between 500 and 100 B.C and ultimately made its way to Hawaii, where it became a staple of native diets. Due to […]
Hawaiian-inspired dining in Oahu
Hawaiian-themed restaurants in Oahu A hub of outstanding dining experiences, Oahu is the meeting place of the Hawaiian Islands. Because of its unique location, Hawaii is a melting pot of culinary methods and cuisines. Fusions of Hawaiian and Asian cooking are to be expected and even if you come to enjoy the traditional experience of […]
Where to find Local Favorite Restaurants On Oahu
Finding the locals’ preferred eateries is one of the best ways to experience the local culture wherever you go. That is undoubtedly the case in Hawaii, so I urge you to check out Oahu restaurants outside of the resorts in order to find some mouth-watering “ono grinds.” In addition to experiencing the local cuisine, eating […]
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