Cultural Stories

The Story Behind the Boards at Royal Hawaiian Beach Services

At Royal Hawaiian Beach Services, everything we do carries meaning including our boards. Each one is more than just a color;...

Kalupeakawelo

A long time ago, before the world moved the way it does now, when the ocean stretched wide and the stars...

Story of Names

On a warm night under a blanket of stars, a kāne and wahine sat by the sea, their hearts open and...

The Story of Lei Niho Paloa

Long ago, in the time of kings and queens of old Hawaii, lived a high chiefess named Kaʻala. She was known...

Aumakua

In ancient Hawaiian tradition, the ‘aumākua is a deeply revered ancestral spirit or guardian, believed to watch over and protect individuals...

The Early Settlement of Kalaeloa and the Coral Houses of the Native Hawaiians

Long before the modern world reached the shores of Hawaii, the area known today as Kalaeloa on Oahu’s leeward coast...

Significance of the Kaili Feather

Kāhili, or feather standards, are traditional symbols of Hawaiian aliʻi. Representing the sanctity and mana of the chief, kāhili were borne...

Maui Fish Hook – Manaiakalani

One day, Maui set out on a voyage to explore the mysteries of the oceans. With his fish hook in hand,...

Paumalu

The Waikiki Beachboys

Hidden in the shadow of the Moana Surfrider, this stand has been here since 1963, when Harry Robello, one of the...

Kani ka pu

Blowing a conch shell holds deep cultural and educational significance in Hawai’i. This traditional practice, known as “pu,” carries a rich...

The Floating Island

In ancient times, when the Polynesians first settled in Hawaii, they brought with them the art of canoe building. These seafaring...

The Sacred Story of Ka’ena Point

Long ago, in the mystical land of Hawaii, there existed a place of great power and mystery known as Kaena Point....

Red and Yellow Colors

Red and yellow colors held significant importance in the context of Hawaiian royalty, symbolizing power, prestige, and sacredness. These colors were...

A story about Ho’ike

A story unfolds, on the beautiful island of Hawaii, a vibrant and lively community prepared for a special event known as...

Kakau- Traditional Hawaiian Tattoo

In the world of tattoo artistry, each culture brings its unique traditions and styles. One artist who stands out for his...

Ahupuaʻa is a Hawaiian term for a large traditional socioeconomic, geologic, and climatic subdivision of land.

Some oral history relates that ʻUmi-a-Līloa, son of the great High Chief Līloa, took control of the land and divided it into ahupuaʻa.[1] However,...

Uhau Humu Pohaku of Hawai’i

In Hawai‘i as well as other parts of the Pacific, our islands are composed of an igneous rock called basalt. As...

Riddling Contest

STOCK episode of a kupua story is a riddling contest, called ho‘opa‘apa‘a, a term used to express the play of words...

Hopupu

Surf Fever Hawaii is a surfer’s paradise. Volcanic activity, mild weather, and coral reefs create perfect and challenging waves on white,...