2018 Okinawan Festival
The two-day festival was held at the Hawai‘i Convention Center for the first time in the popular event’s 35-year run.
Events & Festivals
Quote Unquote: Meet the Aloha Festivals Floral Parade's Pā‘ū Rider
Representing the island of Kaho‘olawe, Faith Kalamau marks her third year participating as a pā‘ū princess in the annual Waikīkī parade.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2018 Okinawan Festival in Honolulu
Spend your Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1 and 2, stuffing your face while soaking in Okinawan culture.
13 Local Food Finds at the 2018 Made in Hawai‘i Festival
Stuck inside but still have electricity? Shop for some of our favorite tasty finds at the recent Made in Hawai‘i Festival. Because canned goods only go so far.
2018 Prince Lot Hula Festival
July 2018 marked the second year, in the festival’s 40-year run, that it was held at historic ‘Iolani Palace.
2018 Best of Honolulu Festival
The Best of Honolulu Festival presented by American Savings Bank on July 14, 2018 featured ʻono food, keiki zone, entertainment and a marketplace for the whole ʻohana.
The Story Behind the Honolulu Surf Film Festival’s Retro-Inspired Logo
Pow! Wow! Hawai‘i artist Jeff Gress made this year’s Honolulu Surf Film Festival logo a subtle nod to surf culture. The festival runs July 7 through Aug. 3 at Doris Duke Theatre.
Field Notes: Ring in the Lunar New Year with These Okinawan Lion Dancers
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Okinawa Lion Dancers.
Our Top 5: Restaurants for Chinese New Year
Picks from dining on a budget to living lux.
Your Essential Guide to the 2017 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing
Winter in Hawaiʻi means epic surf and world-class competitions on the North Shore. Here’s where these annual contests happen and how to spectate like a pro.
Is Maui’s Pe‘ahi Challenge Replacing the Eddie?
A big-wave contest at Pe‘ahi takes on the Eddie Aikau, which hasn’t been held since 2009.
Hawai‘i Ethnic Pageants Are More Than Just Beauty Contests
Ethnic beauty pageants have long been a staple of Hawai‘i’s diverse cultural history. Over the years, though, they’ve had to evolve to fit the changing times.
Surfer Poll Awards
On Friday, Dec. 6, Surfer Magazine held its 43rd annual Surfer Poll Awards at the Turtle Bay Resort. It honored the top 10 male and female surfers, as voted by its magazine readers.
Honolulu Gay Pride Parade 6.1.13
The Honolulu Gay Pride Parade celebrated gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in Hawaii.
Eight Things for Chinese New Year
If you want a primer, I have a list of eight things you need to optimize ringing in the Lunar New Year.
Field Guide: Filipino Fun
This month, we explored Oahu’s best places to experience Filipino culture.
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