The spirit of aloha has been
preserved ever since the first Polynesians settled
here two thousand years ago. Aloha for the ‘aina – land,
aloha for one another, aloha for our customs and
traditions. In Hawai’i, aloha begins and
ends with a sense of place, one of the most important
aspects in Native Hawaiian life. It may seem unusual
to experience such a love affair with a place.
For many, Hawai’i is our pu’uhonua,
our sanctuary, from the world. The refuge that
is Hawai’i is waiting for you.
Ukulele virtuoso Taimane Gardner performs on the streets of Waikiki showing the diversity and creativity of Hawaii's music. A Cultural educator at the Bishop Museum tells the story of King Kamehameha and his royal cloak, made up of over 400,000 feathers. Watch an amazing sunrise above the clouds from atop Haleakala Visitor Center, nearly 10,000 feet above sea level.
