Discover Culture
Explore stories that dive into the local communities and culture of Hawaiʻi.
Ukwanshin Kabudan reconnects Hawai‘i’s Okinawan community with their homeland through music, dance, and cultural education.
A renowned hula dancer shares the art of hula with audiences near and far.
In Hale‘iwa, a world-renowned plumeria farm opens its doors to the public.
The art of lau hala lives on in the hands of multigenerational weaving groups around the islands.
For local coin enthusiasts, the
history of Hawai‘i is in its money.
The final resting places of Hawai‘i’s departed speak volumes about those living in the islands today.
UH Mānoa's ethnomusicology treasure, a testament to boundless imagination.
With their durability and tropical charm, rattan furnishings stand the test of time.
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.
A nonprofit is reviving ancestral traditions to feed the He‘eia community in both body and spirit.
Erin Lau's Inheritance: an eruption's depth, a hint at hidden forces.
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.
At House Without A Key, inspired by Earl Derr Biggers’ novel of the same name, a writer basks in nostalgia for what once was.
Architect C.W. Dickey shaped Hawai‘i's statehood aesthetic from its royal and territorial roots.
Mary Mitsuda’s intuitive and freewheeling approach thrives in the juxtaposition of opposites.
Dive into the lives of a surf instructor, board shaper, and designers united by love for the ocean and Hawaiian culture.
In Tony Barnhill’s colorized images of old Hawai‘i, black-and-white photographs are reimagined in vivid color.
‘Opihi, considered a delicacy due to its immense difficulty to harvest, is where high stakes meet high flavor.
Silver and neutrals stoke a sense of calm at the homey and refined Charlot House.
Silver and neutrals stoke a sense of calm at the homey and refined Charlot House.
With his artwork, Kamran Samimi explores time, form, and metaphysical truths.
Quiet the mind in this guide to forest bathing at botanical gardens on O‘ahu.
Women horticulturists craft unique flower hybrids at Hibiscus Lady Nursery in Mokulē‘ia.
Explore Yvonne Cheng's open-air studio, renowned for powerful Polynesian women depictions.
Spearfisher Makani Christensen explains how fishing is a way of life in Hawaiian culture and society.
Hawai‘i State Archives treasures a royal collection of historic Hawaiian flags.
Experience the soothing Japanese-inspired design of the historic Earle Ernst home.
Honolulu kendo club: preserving the art of the sword, nurturing body, mind, and spirit.
Kilin Reece, a luthier on O‘ahu, protects the integrity of Hawai‘i’s beloved stringed instruments.
