The Ukulele is one of Hawaii’s more popular instruments. But it’s not a Hawaiian instrument. To the contrary, it was introduced by a different country and it was the Hawaiians who adapted it to their own culture and gave it a new name. History The ukulele actually came from the Madeira Islands located just off… [read more]
Shaka – What is it?
The Shaka sign is something you might encounter when visiting the Hawaiian islands. It’s a hand signal most commonly used among the local residents who live on the islands. The sign is created by holding a loose fist and then extending your thumb and your pinkie finger outward in opposite directions. Then sometimes the wrist… [read more]
Ghost Stories of Hawaii
Just a few haunting ghost stories of Hawaii to get you into the Halloween mood. The Menehune Menehune’s are small people only about two feet tall and live in the lush forests of Hawaii. It’s believed they lived here before the Tahitian’s started migrating to Hawaii. And so they were forced to retreat to the… [read more]
