Before the fire. Before the drums. Before the crowds and the stage lights—there was the nifo oti, the Samoan war knife. Fire Knife Dancing is a show-stopping finale to many luaus. But long before, it was something else entirely: a weapon. The nifo oti, which...
Catholic Saints are practically innumerable. There are over 10,000 people that have been canonized as saints, but only two are directly associated with Hawai‘i—Marianne Cope and Joseph de Vuester a.k.a. Father Damien. May 10th marks the celebration of Saint Damien,...
May is the start of Invasive Species Awareness Month in Hawai‘i. While recognizing this issue as an “awareness month” is in its eighth year, invasive species have been a problem for much longer than that. The isolated evolution of the plants and animals...
Today starts the annual celebration known as National Park Week. If you ever needed an excuse to get out and explore America’s backyard, this is a great time to do it. The writer and historian Wallace Stegner famously called the national parks “…the...
Heading to Hawaii? Whether you’re soaking up the sun, snorkeling with sea turtles, or just floating your worries away, a little ocean-themed humor is the perfect way to keep things light. So, before you dive in (literally or figuratively), here’s a fresh batch...
Snorkeling in Hawaii is like diving into a tropical aquarium without the glass walls. Whether you’re gliding over shallow coral gardens or exploring volcanic lava formations, you’ll encounter a vibrant underwater world teeming with colorful marine life. But before you...
