Sam Choy to Give Breadfruit Cooking Demo at Kukui Grove Saturday
Where you ever curious about what an ‘ulu, or breadfruit, tastes like? If so, this is your chance to feed your curiosity. If you already know about breadfruit, you probably won’t want to miss this....
View ArticleRoyal Treatment from a King
By Jan TenBruggencate Kaumuali‘i, the last king of Kaua‘i, belied the meme of royals as petulant needy folks. He was a superb host. He had, as one would have said generations ago, the breeding. His...
View ArticleHawai‘i Wisdom — September 2015
‘A‘ohe ‘ulu e loa‘a i ka pokole o ka lou. “No breadfruit can be reached when the picking stick is too short.” There is no success without preparation. Source: ‘Olelo No‘eau by Mary Kawena Pukui A...
View ArticleQueen Emma’s Journey
By Léo Azambuja In January 1871, Queen Emma, still grieving the loss of her husband and their young son, made a remarkable journey from Lawa‘i to Koke‘e, and through Alaka‘i Swamp to Kilohana Lookout....
View Article19th Annual Coconut Festival at Kapa‘a Beach Park this Weekend
Are you ready to immerse yourself in all things coconut? There is something for everyone this weekend at the 19th Annual Coconut Festival: entertainment, cultural displays and experiences, shopping,...
View ArticlePacific Canoe Plants in Solomon Islands
In an age of increasing competition for dwindling resources and in a place where we rely heavily on imported goods, what lessons do our Pacific Island neighbors hold for us in Hawai‘i? The National...
View Article‘Ulu vs Potato
By Léo Azambuja Celebrity Chef Sam Choy, Hawai‘i’s ‘Ulu Ambassador knows how to cook a tasty meal just as much he knows how to keep a crowd entertained. On Sept. 19, Choy did a spirited cooking...
View ArticleThe Return of King Kaumuali‘i
By Léo Azambuja King Kaumuali‘i avoided an imminent bloody war by agreeing in 1810 to rule Kaua‘i under King Kamehameha I. But in 1821, two years after Kamehameha I’s death, Kamehameha II kidnapped...
View ArticleA Holiday Faire of Vintage Books on Hawai‘i and the Pacific
If you are into books and Hawaiian history, you will not want to miss this one-of-a-kind vintage book sale. The Kaua‘i Historical Society is hosting “A Holiday Faire of Vintage Books on Hawai‘i and the...
View ArticleInaugural Garden Island Film Festival Set for Nov. 20-22
Kaua‘i residents and visitors will have an opportunity to see feature films that highlight Hawai‘i, Micronesia and other parts of Polynesia in the inaugural Garden Island Film Festival. The festival...
View ArticleHawai‘i Wisdom — November 2015
‘Ai a pu‘u ka nuku “Eat until the lips protrude” Eat until one can take no more. Source: ‘Olelo No‘eau, by Mary Kawena Pukui This mermaid resting at Kealia Beach seems to have eaten all the limu she...
View ArticleMele Kalikimaka
By Léo Azambuja As the holiday season approaches, children on the Mainland dream of a white Christmas filled with snow. But here in Hawai‘i, “Christmas will be green and bright, the sun to shine by day...
View ArticleAhupua‘a Explorations — Knowing Your Place
By Léo Azambuja Over the decades, native Hawaiians and long-time residents across the Hawaiian Islands have seen untouched environments being replaced with neighborhoods, resorts, malls, military bases...
View ArticleWellness Expo to Feature Tai Ji Master
Tai Ji master Chungliang Al Huang, a featured presenter at the 12th Annual Kaua‘i Wellness Expo, is an internationally acclaimed artist, author and dancer. Founder and president of the Living Tao...
View ArticleA Place of Refuge
By Virginia Beck When life gets tough, where do we go for peace, for refuge? It could be home, beach, music, surfing, church or nature. Kaua‘i is an amazing place to get your values and your senses...
View ArticleHistorical Society Annual Meeting Today at Island School
The Kaua‘i Historical Society will hold its annual meeting at Island School today, this Saturday, at 1 p.m. The school is behind Kaua‘i Community College in Puhi. During the meeting, KHS Executive...
View ArticleHawai‘i Wisdom — January 2016
Aloha, the most recognizable Hawaiian word, has many meanings, most commonly love, hello and goodbye. But broken down to each letter, aloha can become an even more powerful insightful of Hawaiian...
View ArticleThe Majestic Koholā
By Léo Azambuja Every year, from September through April, more than 10,000 humpback whales in the North Pacific swim nearly 3,000 miles to warm Hawaiian waters. The whales spend several weeks in...
View ArticleNa Wahine Ali‘i — A Visit with Emma and Liliu‘okalani
The Kaua‘i Historical Society will be presenting two dramatic interpretations of the inner thoughts and personal perspectives of two noble queens of Hawai‘i on two dates, Feb. 13 and 14. “These will be...
View ArticleHawai‘i Wisdom — February 2016
O luna, o lalo; o uka, o kai; o ka palaoa pae, no kea li‘i ia. “Above, below; the upland, the lowland; the whale that washes ashore — all belong to the chief.” The chief owned everything in the land he...
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