With its fusion of cultures, Hawaii is rich with island traditions. And the start of a new year brings out a variety of customs, each with its own rituals and beliefs.
'Tis the season for holiday aloha here in Hawaii! The palm trees are lit with bright lights and festive decorations, and Hawaiian Santas are adorned in aloha shirts and slippers! It's the time for giving and sharing memories with loved ones both near and far, and not to mention the perfect time to wish for whatever your heart desires. Here's what some of our associates at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa and Kauai Marriott Resort are wishing for this season!
On November 20th, Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa associates assembled 100 care packages filled with goodies donated by Maui residents and hotel associates. The holiday packages were mailed to military men and women serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, including 51 soldiers from Hawaii. The soldiers are registered with www.anysoldier.com. Pictured here are resort associates Nunia Mataele, Karen Bulusan, Gerald Okamoto and Larry Stephens.
As the Thanksgiving holiday nears, we take time to reflect on all that we are grateful for. Whether it's our loved ones who remind us how special we are each day, the beautiful island scenery and aloha spirit here in Hawaii, or catching up and spending time with friends and family members, we have many things to be thankful for. Here are some things that our associates are thankful for this year.
On Friday, October 30th, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa associates got in the spirit of Halloween and passed out treats to Waikiki Community Center students. There were about 70 keiki (children) in costumes including a fairy princess, Minnie Mouse, Superman and Dracula!
Here are Waikiki Beach Marriott’s Iris Santanello and Tyrone Crockwell giving out the Halloween goodies!
June 11th is a state holiday in Hawaii celebrating King Kamehameha the Great. King Kamehameha was born in the North Kohala district on Hawaii’s Big Island and at the age of 14, he was destined into greatness when he lifted the Naha Stone. This stone was only to be lifted by one man, the legendary warrior who would unite the Hawaiian Islands. King Kamehameha fulfilled his destiny some thirty years later in 1810 after successfully winning several battles on all the Hawaiian Islands and formally establishing the Kingdom of Hawaii.
