Island Culture

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King Kamehameha Day

On June 11th, Hawaiians celebrate King Kamehameha Day with vibrant festivities. The celebrations feature grand floral parades, where floats are adorned in colorful leis, and traditional Hawaiian hula performances accompanied by lively music. Lei draping

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Forgotten Towns of Hawaii

Forgotten Towns of Hawaii Hawaii has a complex history. Even today the islands are evolving due to natural events like floods, earthquakes, and volcanoes. The Hawaiian Islands continue to change and the people of Hawaii

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5 must-do’s on Maui

Maui Must Do’s Maui Favorites Maui offers a plethora of activities for visitors. Some of the most popular things to do include driving the scenic Road to Hana, snorkeling with sea turtles at Molokini Crater,

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Kalaupapa National Historic Park

Kalaupapa National Historical Park on Molokai, Hawaii, preserves the poignant history of the Kalaupapa and Kalawao settlements, which once served as leper colonies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This park offers a

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History of the Aloha Shirt

How the Aloha Shirt Inspired Casual Friday In 1962 the Hawaiian Fashion Guild pushed to make the Aloha shirt (more commonly known as the Hawaiian Shirt), acceptable business attire. They argued that the Hawaiian climate

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