Hawaiian Culture

Ipu - Ancient Hawaiian Drum

This is a gourd drum called Ipu, which is one of the ancient Hawaiian instruments. Ipu means gourd in the Native Hawaiian language. It is...

Hibiscus Flower Meaning - Hawaiian Symbolism

Hibiscus has special cultural meanings in Hawaii and each color represents specific symbolism, which you can check in this blog!

Memorial Day in Hawaii - Floating Lantern Festival in Honolulu

What’s your plan for Memorial Day? Attend a parade, picnic, and yard BBQ, or just relax with friends and family on the beach? As many...

Hawaiian Color Scheme - Fun Fact of Island Color

Hawaiian Theme Color - Story about Hula Dance By Masami Matsuoka Hawaiian fabrics are used for Hawaiian shirts, Hawaiian dresses,...

History of Hawaii - Hawaiian Shirt and Plantation in Hawaii

Did you know the Japanese Kimono is the root of the Hawaiian Shirt? Trace the history of plantations in Hawaii.

Finding 'Ohana - Hawaiian Flowers for Love

＜What is Ohana?＞　Ohana means "family" in the Native Hawaiian language. But the true definition of Ohana for Hawaiians is slightly different

Hawaiian Fabric Store in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii