Winter is just around the corner. Many of you have already had to put on heavier clothes or insulated raincoats for some chilly autumn days. Or, you are probably not leaving the house without something to keep you warm, just in case! Meanwhile, in Hawai’i, we are breaking out our hoodies (that is our winter… Read more »
Category: Hawaiian Customs
Scary or Whimsical, These Spirited Tales From Hawai’i Will Up Your Game
Ancient Hawaiians loved scary stories. The ancient Hawaiians did not have the Christian idea of All Hallow’s Eve, sometimes known as Halloween. But, they did have equally intimidating characters with whom they told stories. The scary stories would often be told at night, sitting around the open fire, in much the same way as… Read more »
The Beautiful Ferns of Hawai’i are Symbolic of New Life and New Beginnings
The fern is symbolic of everlasting youth. Many indigenous people believe that the fern represents new life and new beginnings. In Japan, ferns exemplify family and hope for the future. From the Victorian era, the fern embodied trustworthiness and humility. Often called Living Lace, there are approximately 200 species of ferns in Hawai’i. 65% of… Read more »
We Are Delighted to Help You Plan Your Next Great Adventure in Maui
It’s Maui VACATION time! Whether you have been to Maui or not, there is always something new and fun to do. For the past several years, we have been compiling lots of excellent information about Maui and the state of Hawai’i in our Temptation Tours’ blogs. So you can start your search there, but first,… Read more »
House of the Sun – Sacred, Mystical, and Rare
No Matter Our Culture or Heritage, All People are Drawn to the Mountaintop The mountains are calling and I must go – John Muir. I have been to the Mountaintop – Martin Luther King Jr. The wind howls but the mountain remains still – Japanese Proverb Since ancient times, Haleakalā* has been and remains a… Read more »
Hawai’i Has Nearly 300 Special Names for It’s Rains
Many people who visit Hawai’i, especially for the first time, comment on how laid-back the lifestyle is here. The pace most locals and residents move seems slower than what people expect or are used to. You may even see a bumper sticker warning visitors or even rambunctious residents to, “Slow DOWN! This ain’t the Mainland!” … Read more »
Unique Fashion With Rare and Unusual History – The Aloha Shirt
Like so many traditions in Hawai’i, The Aloha Shirt is deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture and history. Seeing an Aloha Shirt will make most people feel the irresistible pull toward Hawai’i. Everyone has a dream to someday visit or return to these magical islands. The Aloha Shirt was initially called The Hawaiian Shirt. It was… Read more »
Feast Your Eyes! Look at the Favorite Ono Grindz of Hawai’i
The people who live in Hawai’i tend to live an active lifestyle centered around being outside. As soon as their work is pau*, the outdoors calls. Things like surfing (body, board, wind, kite), SUP (stand-up paddling), paddling (canoe, kayak), snorkeling, swimming, running on the beach, or hiking to a waterfall with a freshwater pool. There… Read more »
A Trip Down Memory Lane – The Rich, Colorful, and Vibrant History of Lāhainā – Pt. 1
When I was growing up, the first three things I remember hearing about Hawai’i were: Maui Wai’ānapanapa Black Sand Beach Lāhainā* I didn’t know at the time that to see these three things meant I only had to go to one island, the island of Maui. That one island would be enough to fulfill my… Read more »
The Sound of the Past, Bringing in the Future
For countless generations, the sound of the pū* would broadcast the arrival of Ali’i*, the beginning of protocols, the coming of canoes, and the setting or rising of the sun. It was even used to call Ke Akua*! In more modern times, it calls a gathering to attention at the beginning of an event, blesses… Read more »