Culture and Events

Participating in Hawaii culture and events is one way to learn more about the islands while you are here. Be part of the Aloha spirit that shapes our islands. Attend a hula competition, learn some Hawaiian language, join us for festivals, and connect with locals.

Renowned Molokai Hot Bread Run A Hit In Honolulu

Culture and Events / April 2, 2022 / 21 Comments

New York Times, Anthony Bourdain and James Beard Approved. Molokai Hot Bread Run is Quintessential Hawaii.

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Native Hawaiian Icon Featured On US Quarter | Learn About Edith Kanaka’ole

Culture and Events / April 2, 2022 / 5 Comments

A key influencer in the Hawaiian renaissance of the 1970s. This new quarter will widely share Aunty Edith” Kanaka`ole.

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Bats in Hawaii: No April Fool’s | Islands’ Only Native Land Mammal

Culture and Events / April 1, 2022 / 12 Comments

How they arrived here some 10,000 years ago. And other fascinating facts about the Hawaiian hoary bat and bats in Hawaii.

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Honolulu Airport Gate Holds, Runway Work, Delays Wreak Havoc

The Reef Honolulu Airport Runway: 45 Years Of Hawaii Magic

Culture and Events / March 29, 2022 / 23 Comments

Iconic Hawaii aviation. A unique experience you’ll probably never forget. We haven’t. The Reef Honolulu Airport runway rocks.

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Hawaii Visitors and Residents Whipsaw in 1,000 Comments

Culture and Events / August 31, 2022 / 1,090 Comments

Hawaii still on a wild ride.

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Zuckerberg Donates Another $10M to Prior $50M to Help Hawaii

Culture and Events / March 17, 2022 / 18 Comments

Improved healthcare targeted by Zuckerberg following his recent gift to enhance ocean health.

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Daylight Saving Time: Your Trip to Hawaii + Benjamin Franklin + 6AM Calls.

Culture and Events / November 5, 2022 / 9 Comments

Hawaii only tried DST once almost 90 years ago. Read on and also learn what Benjamin Franklin had to do with this and why Rob’s phone started blowing up at 6AM.

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