Celebrating Muʻumuʻu Month at Kukuiʻula
A Garment, a Gathering, a Community Each January in Hawaiʻi, Muʻumuʻu Month invites communities across the islands to celebrate one of Hawaiʻi’s most beloved garments. Colorful, comfortable, and deeply personal, […]
Native Hawaiian Plant Month at Kukuiʻula
The Cultural Significance of Native Hawaiian Plants Native Hawaiian plants are deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of Hawaii, serving as living symbols of the islands’ rich history and traditions. […]
Kukuiʻula: The Story Behind the Name
The life of this land is preserved in its place-names. Let them be remembered.– Frederick B. Wichman, Kauaʻi: Ancient Place-Names and Their Stories (1998) “Kukui‘ula”: it’s an enchanting name for […]
Makahiki at Kukuiʻula
In Hawaiʻi, the appearance of the Makaliʻi (the Pleiades) in the eastern sky marks the Hawaiian New Year and the start of the Makahiki Season. Beginning in late October and […]
Down in the Valley
From a Queen’s place of solace to becoming a living lab to a host of native Hawaiian plants, McBryde and Allerton Gardens are lush havens of beauty and history. By […]
Hawaii’s oldest island. Why we love Kaua‘i
Waving to friends as you pass on the highway or talking story when you see your neighbor in the grocery store are parts of the charming everyday life on Kaua‘i, […]
Talk With Your Hands: The Shaka
In Hawai‘i, the most popular nonverbal gesture is the “Shaka”, which involves making a fist, extending your thumb and pinky finger and waving your hand from side to side. Often […]
Shave Ice: Hawaii’s Favorite Summer Treat
The origin of shave ice dates back to 794 AD in Japan, during the Heian period. At that time, ice was taken from the mountains and stored in caves called […]
Kauai’s Hindu Temple – Home to Rare Crystal
Some might say that Kaua‘i itself is a spiritual experience. It’s easy to see why. As soon as you hop off the plane and onto the red soil you’ll notice […]
Fun Facts & Hawaiian State Symbols
Hawai‘i, the 50th state to join the United States of America, is an incredible place (as we all know). With rare and exotic species of plants and animals found only on our […]