Culture

Measured Movements

At the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, the nation’s sole accredited university offering Asian Theater as a field of study, kabuki upholds an impressive tradition of dance and discipline.

A group of musicians wearing matching traditional patterned shirts is performing with various instruments in a room with eclectic decor, including a sign that reads "SKULL CROWN" and various sculptures on the walls.

Rhythms of Reverie

On a mission to legitimize exotica as an art form, The Waitiki 7 make a case for fantasy.

A person wearing a pink kimono with square and floral patterns sitting indoors, with another individual in a dark kimono and patterned obi belt partially visible on the left.

A Diasporic Dialogue

Ukwanshin Kabudan reconnects Hawai‘i’s Okinawan community with their homeland through music, dance, and cultural education.

a person with her arms raised in the air

Meaning in Movement

A renowned hula dancer shares the art of hula with audiences near and far.

Famous Frangipani

In Hale‘iwa, a world-renowned plumeria farm opens its doors to the public.

The Work of Many Hands

The art of lau hala lives on in the hands of multigenerational weaving groups around the islands.

Face Value

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

The Rest is History

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

Place of Resonance

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

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

Form and Function

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

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.

Plant Kalo, Protect Wai

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

Liminal Lava

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

The title of Earl Derr Biggers’ mystery novel was inspired by the hotel he stayed in, Gray’s-By-The-Sea, where guests weren’t given keys because, apparently, no one locked their doors in Waikīkī.

Storied Past

At House Without A Key, inspired by Earl Derr Biggers’ novel of the same name, a writer basks in nostalgia for what once was.

Reading the Air

Founded in 1912 to be the voice of Japanese immigrants in the islands, the Hawai‘i Hochi continues to be a lifeline connecting local Japanese to their native culture and community.