Traditions — Saturday, March 20, 2010 2:00
Hawaii Traditions Travel/Commuter Mug
Hawaii Traditional Snack: Kakimochi
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 2:00
Share “Kakimochi” or “mochi crunch” is the local term for what Japanese nationals call senbei. The term “arare” is in reference to the bite-sized kakimochi like the sakura, yakko, and hot kakidane shaped pieces. The term “senbei” is in reference to the large, circular pieces of kakimochi but regardless of size, shape, and taste (sweet [...]
For the Keiki & Ohana: Bishop Museum
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 2:00
Share Through the eyes of my children, as well as my work here at Hawaii Traditions, I am rediscovering Hawaii in unexpected ways. Having been born and raised here, with only a few short jaunts to other locales, it is humbling to realize how little I actually know of this truly special place and culture. [...]
Hawaii Traditions Logo Sticker T-shirt
Saturday, March 13, 2010 2:00
Share St. Patty’s Day is almost here! Get yourself a Hawaii Traditions Logo Sticker T-shirt, traditions, value and culture hawaii style.
The Things that Entertained Us: Magnum P.I.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:00
Share From Hawaii Five-O to 50 First Dates, to Dog the Bounty Hunter, our islands have been the backdrop for numerous movies and TV shows. The beaches, sunsets, and swaying palm trees all serve to create an environment that lends itself to storytelling. Of all the movies and TV shows that have come and gone, [...]
“An Ocean of Slippers”: A New Hawaii Traditions Series on Celebrations, Hawaii Style
Thursday, March 4, 2010 2:00
Share Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years in Hawaii has become an amalgamation of celebrations with each culture adding to the metaphorical mixed-plate of local culture. You need look no further than your next family get together to get a glimpse of our local color.
Slippahs
Thursday, February 25, 2010 2:00
Share Numerous parties come and go: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, first birthdays. You go to a friend’s home, take off your slippers (not flip-flop or sandals, but SLIPPERS, or SLIPPAHS for the truly local) before entering the party and leave them at the doorstep, in the midst of an ocean of slippers. As the party [...]
The Things that Entertained Us: A New Hawaii Traditions Series on Growing up Local in Hawaii
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 2:00
Share After a day at school, my children usually ask to watch cartoons on PBS. These days, it’s Curious George or Sid the Science Kid, but when I was growing up as kid in the 1970’s here in Honolulu, things were different.
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Honolulu’s drinking trends
Saturday, February 20, 2010 2:03
Share When compared to the mainland, Hawaii seems to be behind in the new drinking trends that are popular today. Colorado native Kyle Reutner has been a bartender in Honolulu for 5 years and says what people order to drink depends highly on the establishment. The atmosphere, look and overall feel of the establishment must [...]
How symbolism works in the Chinese New Year celebration
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 2:00
Share In the Chinese zodiac, 2010 is the Year of the Tiger and like many other cultures, food is a vital part of the celebration. Interestingly, there is much symbolism in the preparation of the new year celebration, which can be contributed to the similar sounding words of their language. For example, the Chinese word [...]
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