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There is something magical about the thought of getting married on a beach in Hawai`i. Maybe it’s the exchanging of vows as ocean waves tickle your ankles with foamy effervescence. Perhaps it’s the feeling of cool, fluid sand slipping between the toes as people say, “I do.” A beach wedding anywhere is beautiful, but one on the […]

Thoughts of July 4th may immediately bring up images of red, white, and blue; fireworks; your famous apple pie recipe; and, of course, the classic backyard BBQ. Get ready to fire up the grill! You can almost hear it sizzling as a light breeze carries through the air the enticing aroma of those juicy burgers […]

“Hula is the language of the heart and therefore the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people – Kalākaua Rex The hula competition portion of the Merrie Monarch Festival is officially moving forward in 2021. According to Festival president, Luana Kawelu, the competition this year will be held on June 24th, 25th, and 26th in Hilo at […]

In Hawaii we honor the first king of the Hawaiian Islands, King Kamehameha, who in 1810 was able to unite the Hawaiian Islands under one kingdom. The consolidation of the Hawaiian Islands by Kamehameha into one kingdom is considered by many to be one of the greatest achievements in Hawaiian history. Kamehameha had all the […]