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Keeping Culture Afloat

Maui's winningest canoe club is borrowing lessons from the past to surge ahead. The post Keeping Culture Afloat appeared first on .

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Ku Mai Ka Hula

Discovering culture through dance. The post Ku Mai Ka Hula appeared first on .

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Into the House of the Sun

A millennium before Haleakala became a national park, Hawaiians traversed its moonscape crater. On the park’s centennial, we reprise that journey. The post Into the House of the Sun appeared first on .

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Cultivating an Ancient Wisdom

How food is grown, prepared, and used is arguably as important in defining a culture as lineage, language and lore. The post Cultivating an Ancient Wisdom appeared first on .

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Fire Goddess

How could we dedicate an issue to all things hot about Hawai‘i and not include Pele? The volcano goddess is as renowned for her fiery passions as for the molten lava with which she creates new land....

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Grounded in Culture

The culture of ancient Hawaiʻi was deeply rooted in nature. It still is—thanks to places like Maui Nui Botanical Gardens. The post Grounded in Culture appeared first on .

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All in the Family

There’s a saying in English that you can’t choose your family. But with an ancient and enduring Hawaiian tradition called hānai, sometimes you can. The post All in the Family appeared first on .

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Links of Gold

“As Hawaiians, our mo‘olelo [stories] are so important,” says Maelia. “With heirloom jewelry, the mo‘olelo live on in each piece.” The post Links of Gold appeared first on .

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On the King’s Trail (VIDEOS)

A writer and a photographer explore the remains of the King's Trail on Maui, where dozens of archaeological sites spring up from the side of the trail. The post On the King’s Trail (VIDEOS) appeared...

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In Praise of Wāhine

From the very beginning, Hawaiian culture has celebrated women’s power, passion and intellect. We dig into Hawaiian wāhine culture to learn more. The post In Praise of Wāhine appeared first on .

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Island Royalty

Kumu hula and lei maker, Gordean Bailey has spent a lifetime sharing the culture of aloha. The post Island Royalty appeared first on .

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An Ancient Fishpond Resurfaces

Lānaʻi Waiaʻōpae fishpond once helped feed the island's people. Today it's feeding a hunger for culture. The post An Ancient Fishpond Resurfaces appeared first on .

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An Appetite for Culture + VIDEO

How Maui farmers are cultivating ancient wisdom to feed a population—and a hunger for culture. The post An Appetite for Culture + VIDEO appeared first on .

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Hawaiian Turmeric

Turmeric is prized around the world for its yellow color, bold flavor, and medicinal properties. When Polynesian voyagers first sailed to Hawai‘i, they brought the pungent herb with them. The post...

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Sustaining Culture in Hāna

Hāna’s families teach acclaimed chefs about living off the land—and remind themselves what it means to be Hawaiian. The post Sustaining Culture in Hāna appeared first on .

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The Road to Pele + VIDEO

What is it like to live next to a volcano? The post The Road to Pele + VIDEO appeared first on .

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Links of Gold

“As Hawaiians, our mo‘olelo [stories] are so important,” says Maelia. “With heirloom jewelry, the mo‘olelo live on in each piece.” The post Links of Gold appeared first on .

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On the King’s Trail (VIDEOS)

A writer and a photographer explore the remains of the King's Trail on Maui, where dozens of archaeological sites spring up from the side of the trail. The post On the King’s Trail (VIDEOS) appeared...

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In Praise of Wāhine

From the very beginning, Hawaiian culture has celebrated women’s power, passion and intellect. We dig into Hawaiian wāhine culture to learn more. The post In Praise of Wāhine appeared first on .

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Island Royalty

Kumu hula and lei maker, Gordean Bailey has spent a lifetime sharing the culture of aloha. The post Island Royalty appeared first on .

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