Culture — Thursday, July 23, 2009 21:27
The History of the Ukulele
Celebrating Boys’ Day In Hawaii
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 8:15
Share Koinobori Floating in the summer breeze Wishes for my sons ~ J. Avellana Walk through almost every neighborhood in April and May, and notice a rainbow of a different sort. Attached to bamboo poles stuck into the front yard, colorful carp in red, green and blue will be flying overhead, as though swimming in [...]
Hawaii Culture: Japanese Tradition, Hina Matsuri
Sunday, March 1, 2009 22:19
Share One of the blessings about living in Hawaii is the exposure to the traditions of the different cultures which then becomes part of your own, personal culture. On March 3 of each year is the Japanese Doll Festival or Hina Matsuri, familiarly known as Girl’s Day.

