Lā‛ie: The Little Haven

by | Aug 20, 2025 | Cultures of Polynesia

Lā‛ie is a small town. It always has been. Statistics for the 1960s don’t exist, so it’s hard to chart its growth from that time. But even after more than 60 years of establishing the organization that provides jobs and education for its citizens, the town’s...
Moanikeala Hula Festival 2024

Moanikeala Hula Festival 2024

by | Nov 6, 2024 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i

It’s not often Iosepa is moved out of its berth to make way for other things, but on October 5, 2024, that happened. The occasion was the 33rd Annual Moanikeala Hula Festival. Our Hawaiian Village transformed into a full-on performance space, complete with a beautiful...

Good Food Near Me: Oahu Edition

by | Nov 6, 2024 | Eat Polynesia!

On Oahu, the definition of “good food” can vary widely. You may be searching for the trendiest, upscale, exclusive dining room, a nice sit-down restaurant for the family, or maybe one of hundreds of food trucks on the island (many of which sell legendarily great...