#Hawaiian Tradition
Kaʻena Point on Oʻahu closer to becoming Hawaiʻi’s first National Heritage Area
The US House of Representatives have passed a bill, co-introduced by Hawaiʻi Congressmen Ed Case and Kaiali’i Kahele, to advance the possible designation of Ka‘ena Point on Oahu’s westernmost tip as Hawaiʻi’s first Natural Heritage Area.
VIDEO: Three Fire Fighting Vehicles added to Maui fleet
Three fire department vehicles were blessed today with Hawaiian names reflective of the districts that they will serve. The practice of naming the firefighting fleet in the Hawaiian tradition is unique to the county of Maui. [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ceePJDdN7s /] Tanker 3 which will be used to fight fire in the west Maui district was given […]
OHA grants honor Hawaiian tradition
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees approved today $375,000 in community grants to the Bishop Museum, Hawai`i Academy of Recording Arts (HARA), and King William Charles Lunalilo Trust Estate for projects linking generations of Hawaiian Tradition across pre-contact, post-contact and modern times. The Bishop Museum received $100,000 for an exhibit featuring three Ku […]
