Arriana Veloso, Author at Halekulani Living

Season 12

Face Value

For local coin enthusiasts, the history of Hawai‘i is in its money.

rattan close-up in a a dark lighting setting with cherry colored weave.

Season 12

Form and Function

With their durability and tropical charm, rattan furnishings stand the test of time.

Season 12

Liminal Lava

Erin Lau's Inheritance: an eruption's depth, a hint at hidden forces.

The architect's signature : "Dickey roofs" combine wide, shallow-pitched eaves with a steep upper roof designed to suit | Hawaii's tropical climate.

Season 11

Taking Shape

Architect C.W. Dickey shaped Hawai‘i's statehood aesthetic from its royal and territorial roots.

Season 12

The Rest is History

The final resting places of Hawai‘i’s departed speak volumes about those living in the islands today.

Season 12

Incredible Islands

On the heels of Mauna Loa’s first volcanic eruption in nearly 40 years, local photographers across the islands capture awe-inspiring landforms both old and new.

The term boroboro has become a part of Hawai‘i’s local vernacular, referring to something worn out, cheap, or grungy.

Season 11

Uncommon Threads

Modern boro makers weave a layered legacy from Japan's past.

Season 12

Place of Resonance

UH Mānoa's ethnomusicology treasure, a testament to boundless imagination.

Season 12

Plant Kalo, Protect Wai

A nonprofit is reviving ancestral traditions to feed the He‘eia community in both body and spirit.

Season 11

Artist at Play

Mary Mitsuda’s intuitive and freewheeling approach thrives in the juxtaposition of opposites.