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Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Merrie Monarch brings opportunities to support local
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Merrie Monarch is in the air in Hilo, but it's not just about hula. The other big component of Merrie Monarch is supporting local. When we think of craft fairs, we think of the official Merrie Monarch Craft Fair at the Civic Center, but craft fairs are spread across town, such as Manono St Marketplace. Merrie Monarch Festival named in honor of King Kalākaua KHON2's Kamaka Pili started with an ʻono breakfast at the Hawaiian Style Cafe and stumbled across Aunty Piʻilani Akana and her beautiful lei hula bracelets. Aunty Piʻilani had a dream 20 years ago when her grandma appeared and showed her how to create her signature pieces. 'I retired, took care of my mom, then she passed away and I thought, 'hey, I better do my kuleana and get back to my Tūtū and listen to her. And so, I did that,' she said. She started her craft right as COVID came to the islands. It wasn't until her friend introduced her to Manono Marketplace that she was able to continue carrying out her dream.'She invited me and this was my first time selling. And a lot of people thought it was unique when they passed here and bought it.' According to Akana, it took her seven years to get a chance at her craft. 'You think it's just a dream. It's something that happened to you and came back in your dream. But then I thought, 'No, I never seen it.' So she has a point there. I better go check it out. And I want to respect her too. If she came into my dream, let's check this out and sure enough.' More one-of-a-kind treasures can be found at the Merrie Monarch Festival and the Manono Marketplace. Check out more news from around Hawaii Click here for Piʻilani Akana. To contact Lovely Creations, email lovely_creations_art@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
Celebrating 50 Years of Hōkūleʻa
On this special episode of Aloha Authentic, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hōkūleʻa, the legendary voyaging canoe that sparked a cultural renaissance for Native Hawaiians and the Pacific. To honor this milestone, host Kamaka Pili sits down with Nainoa Thompson, who helped bring traditional wayfinding back to life. For Nainoa, the journey to becoming a master navigator began with a deep question: How did our ancestors cross the vast Pacific without modern instruments? That curiosity led him to study the ocean, the stars, and the ways of the great navigators who came before him. But it wasn't just books or research that guided him—it was his teachers. In our conversation, Nainoa shares the powerful lessons he learned from his mentors, including the late Mau Piailug, the master navigator from Satawal, and Herb Kawainui Kāne, the visionary artist and historian who helped design Hōkūleʻa. Mau, in particular, was the key to unlocking the knowledge that had nearly been lost. He taught Nainoa not just the techniques of wayfinding, but the responsibility that comes with it—to care for the canoe, the crew, and the ocean itself. As we reflect on five decades of Hōkūleʻa's voyages, Nainoa also teaches us some basics of traditional navigation. He explains how wayfinders read the stars, ocean swells, and winds to find their way across thousands of miles. No GPS. No compasses. Just a deep connection to nature and ancestral wisdom. Hōkūleʻa's legacy is more than just a canoe—it's a symbol of resilience, cultural pride, and the power of indigenous knowledge. Join us as we honor this historic milestone and learn from one of the world's greatest navigators. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hoʻoponopono with Kumu Earl Kawaʻa
On this episode of Aloha Authentic, hosted by Kamaka Pili, we return to Keiki o Ka ʻĀina to sit down once again with Kumu Earl Kawaʻa. This time, our focus is on hoʻoponopono, the traditional Hawaiian practice of healing and reconciliation. Kumu Kawaʻa begins by explaining the true meaning of hoʻoponopono–to make things right, to restore harmony within families and individuals. Rooted in Hawaiian culture, this practice goes beyond just saying 'I'm sorry.' It is a guided process to address conflicts, heal emotional wounds, and release burdens that may be affecting one's spiritual and physical well-being. One of the key aspects Kumu Kawaʻa discusses is the diagnosis of lele, mai waho mai, and mai loko mai. These terms help identify the source of a person's imbalance. Lele refers to when a person's spirit is unsettled, as if they are disconnected from themselves or their purpose. Mai waho mai indicates that the harm or illness comes from an external source–conflict with others, unresolved disputes, or even negative energy directed at a person. Mai loko mai speaks to internal struggles–guilt, resentment, or past trauma that continues to fester within. He shares powerful stories of patients who have come to him for healing, as well as those who sought his mother's wisdom in past generations. Some cases involved deep family disputes, where individuals held onto anger for decades. Others were about self-forgiveness–releasing personal shame and grief that had weighed someone down for years. Each example highlights the transformative power of hoʻoponopono when approached with an open heart and a willingness to heal. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Aloha Authentic Episode 504
In this episode of Aloha Authentic, host Kamaka Pili partners with the Hawaiian Music Perpetuation Society to take viewers on a nostalgic journey into the heart of Waikīkī. Before it transformed into the bustling concrete jungle we know today, Waikīkī was a community steeped in culture, music, and connection to the land and sea. This episode captures the essence of that era through mele and moʻolelo. Renowned musician and cultural advocate, Aunty Kuʻuipo Kumukahi of the Hawaiian Music Perpetuation Society, performs three iconic Hawaiian songs: Waikīkī Hula, Makee ʻAilana, and ʻĀinahau. These mele, rich with poetic imagery and historical significance, paint vivid pictures of Waikīkī's past. After each mele, Aunty Kuʻuipo shares the meanings and cultural importance of these songs, giving viewers a greater understanding of their connection to place and history. In addition to the mele, the episode features heartfelt stories from kupuna who grew up in Waikīkī during a simpler time. Jesse Kalima Jr. recounts memories of his father, Jesse Kalima Sr., a prominent musician who owned an ʻukulele store in Waikīkī on the corner of Kapahulu Avenue and Kalākaua Avenue. Georgiana Navarro reminisces about fishing in the Ala Wai Canal back when its waters were clean and teeming with life, and picking līmu from the shores of Waikīkī Beach. Marsha Kapū, sister of Jesse Kalima Jr., shares a unique story about the Waikīkī Beach Boys, who would roll their family piano down to the banyan tree in Waikīkī, creating impromptu moments of music and joy. This episode of Aloha Authentic beautifully bridges past and present, honoring the legacy of Waikīkī through the voices of those who lived it. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
