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People in Hawaii add one more for good luck. At Japanese weddings, it is customary for friends and relatives to offer "banzai" toasts to the bride and groom, wishing them long life. It is customary at Hawaii weddings, especially at Filipino weddings for the bride and groom to do a 'Money dance', also called the pandango. A similar custom is ...
Aloha kakahiaka, Good morning; Aloha ahiahi, Good evening; Aloha Akua, Love of God This section is here to highlight some of the most common words of the Hawaiian Language, ʻŌlelo , that are used in everyday conversation amongst locals.
Better known to the Hawaiian mythology is an earlier Lono-i-ka-makahiki from the ʻUmi line of ruling Hawaii Island aliʻi (i.e., chiefs, royalty). This Lono was born and raised near the graves of Keawe and his descendants, which were near the place of Captain Cook's monument. This Lono may have cultivated the arts of warfare and puns as well ...
Why Do People Say 'Break a Leg'? Like many things, it all comes back to superstition. On the night of a big show, actors believe that wishing someone "good luck" is actually bad luck. So, they ...
A newlywed couple who were married in Hawaii have detailed their “heartbreaking” escape from Maui wildfires. Cindy and Bob Curler hadn't envisioned spending their wedding night sharing a sofa ...
Former US president Barack Obama has sent a message of support to the residents of Hawaii affected by the deadly wildfires. Obama said efforts needed to be “stepped up” and that thoughts and ...
According to Hawaiian legend, night marchers (huaka‘i pō in Hawaiian) are ghosts of ancient warriors. They supposedly roam large sections of the island chain, and can be seen by groups of torches. They can usually be found in areas that were once large battlefields (the Nuʻuanu Pali on the island of Oahu is a good example.) Legend has it ...
Editor’s note: This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. Hannah Kobayashi has been ...