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Keoki’s Paradise honors Sean Puahi Chun for preservation, perpetuation of Hawaiian healing

Sean Puahi Chun has been honored with the 2026 Hoʻoulu Award by Keoki's Paradise for his commitment to cultural education and his lifelong work of upholding Hawaiian traditions.

Celebrate Hawaiian culture at Lahaina Cannery’s Keiki Hula Festival

Lahaina Cannery invites residents and visitors to celebrate Hawaiian culture at its annual Keiki Hula Festival on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free communit...

Mural at KapДЃlama Kai honors ancestors, demands ocean protectionВ 

lukukui, Native Hawaiian leaders, and cultural practitioners dedicate a 6,500-square-foot mural in KapДЃlama Kai on OК»ahu inspired by the Kumulipo, the Hawaiian genealogical creat...

Maui’s HÄlau KekuaokalÄÊ»auÊ»alaÊ»iliahi takes second in Keiki KÄne group hula competitions, wins Hawaiian language awar...

Maui’s HÄlau KekuaokalÄÊ»auÊ»alaÊ»iliahi, under the direction of Kumu Hula Haunani and Ê»Iliahi Paredes, took second place in both the Keiki KÄne hula kahiko and hula Ê»auana group...

New vision, ancient roots: How Maui County’s ʻŌiwi Resources Department is putting Hawaiian ancestral knowledge to w...

The two-year-old department approved by voters has been working on a variety of priorities, including the Lahaina Royal Complex Master Plan, incorporating К»ЕЊlelo HawaiК»i back in...

Hawaiian cultural festival set for Kawaihae

KAWAIHAE — The Pu‘ukohola Heiau National Historic Site on Saturday, Aug. 15, and Sunday, Aug. 16, will celebrate its 54th anniversary as a unit of the National Park Service with Ho...

2,000 expected to gather at 2026 Native Hawaiian Convention, July 20-22

A full week of Native Hawaiian culture, conversation, music and community begins today at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center with the 25th annual Native Hawaiian Convention, July 20–2...

Culture and Community: Maui Trip Shapes ’Bows’ Perspective

With Hundreds of Years Experience, This Hawaiian Crew Delivered (Trip Report)

The Hawaiian word hoʻokipa means hospitality, and it is at the root of Hawaiian culture. That is one of the reasons why for many years Hawaiian continued to hand out free meals on...

Friday, August 21, 2026 —Native Hawaiians keeping cultural connections to surfing

The wooden boards made by lifelong surfer and cultural practitioner, Tom “Pōhaku” Stone (Kanaka Maoli), are heavy and cumbersome compared to the space-age composite boards most mod...

2026 Native Hawaiian Convention kicks off

The 25th annual Native Hawaiian Convention opened today at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center, kicking off three days of cultural celebrations and discussions.

Sea Life Park Hawaii in hands of Hawaiian Council following recent acquisition

The Hawaiian Council acquired Sea Life Park Hawaii from Herschend Family Entertainment, bringing the site under Native Hawaiian stewardship.

HO‘EA Maoli Film Showcase celebrates 10 years

The HO‘EA Maoli Film Showcase celebrates 10 years of uplifting Native Hawaiian filmmaking and culture starting today from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m at the Nation of Hawaii in Waimanalo.

Hawaiʻi's state flag: More than 200 years of tradition, identity

As Hawaiʻi approaches Flag Day on July 31, lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 2795 to protect the rights of residents to display the state's historic flag, which features unique ele...

Maui’s KiliÊ»ohu KahualauleÊ»a Celebrado wins Miss Keiki Hula competition

Maui’s KiliÊ»ohu KahualauleÊ»a Celebrado of HÄlau KekuaokalÄÊ»auÊ»alaÊ»iliahi was crowned 2026 Miss Keiki Hula Thursday night in Honolulu. She dances under the direction of Kumu Hu...

Three Kauaʻi programs to receive grant funding for promoting, preserving Native Hawaiian culture

Kauaʻi's Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli, Rice Street Business Association, and the Waipā Foundation were three of 30 organizations awarded a grant from the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.

Ka‘u cultural center clears another hurdle

In 1994, members of the Ka‘u community came up with the idea to create a Hawaiian Cultural Center in the district. The post Ka‘u cultural center clears another hurdle appeared firs...

Celebrate LДЃ HoК»ihoК»i Ea, 190 years of the Royal Hawaiian Band at 'Iolani Palace

Hawaiʻi residents are invited to experience Hawaiian history, music and cultural traditions during ʻIolani Palace’s Kamaʻāina Sunday.

Hawaiian Party at Space Play Academy

Enjoy a tropical afternoon filled with fun, music, and good vibes. Hula your way through a sun-soaked island celebration made for little explorers — dancing, bubbles, and giggles f...

10 essential rules for visiting Hawaiʻi beaches

Visitors to Hawaii are encouraged to follow ten essential beach etiquette rules to practice kuleana and preserve the environment and culture of the islands.

Let’s Talk Food: Hawaii Kuauli Taste of Pacific and Asia Cultural Festival

The Hawaii Kuauli Taste of the Pacific and Asia Cultural Festival celebrated Pacific and Asian cultural heritage through food in early June. Three chefs presented dishes inspired b...

2,000-plus expected to gather for 2026 Native Hawaiian Convention on Oʻahu

The event is July 20-22 at Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, features week of Native Hawaiian programming including cultural workshops, discussions about key issues affecting N...

Hawaii Kai: Family legacies rooted in food

Once home to wetlands and a historic fishpond, Hawaii Kai has grown into a close-knit East Honolulu community. Developed largely by Henry J. Kaiser in the 1960s, the area grew with...

Cook Islands youth 'not willing to give up our culture'

Cook Islands youth at this year's Te Maeva Nui, the Cook Islands' annual Constitution Day celebration, delivered a strong message that they are determined to keep their culture ali...