Web Links

Culture

Aloha Festivals - A celebration of Hawaii's music, dance and history intended to preserve the unique island traditions.

Bishop Museum - Largest museum in the state and the premier natural and cultural history institution in the Pacific. View their online databases.

Hawaii Museums Association - Information about Hawaii Museums and Cultural Attractions.

Hawaiian Culture Index - A brief introduction to Hawaiian history and culture. [Alternative Hawaii]

Hawaiian Luau - Luau planning, recipes, entertaining, lei making, and glossary.

Kaiwakiloumoku - Hawaiian Cultural Center [Kamehameha Schools]

Living in Paradise - A newcomer's guide to Hawaii, current edition. [Honolulu Advertiser]

Pidgin English Dictionary - Searchable database (scroll down).

Polynesian Cultural Center - Visitor attraction that highlights the culture of seven Polynesian societies.

Places

Chinatown, Honolulu - Events, eateries, and history.

Downtown, Hilo - Located on the Big Island. Discover all that Downtown Hilo has to offer.

Word and common place names - Hawaii volocano words and names with pronounciation and meanings [Hawaii Volocano Observatory]