Hawaiian Language
This word means both “hello” and “goodbye.”
What is “aloha”?
A local breakfast favorite, spam musubi is inspired by this country’s rice-and-seaweed cuisine.
What is Japan?
This Hawaiian-born singer-songwriter, famous for hits like Just the Way You Are and Treasure, was born Peter Gene Hernandez
Who is Bruno Mars
Known as “The Valley Isle,” this island is home to the scenic Road to Hāna and the dormant volcano Haleakalā.
What is Maui?
He united the Hawaiian Islands into one kingdom in 1810.
Who is King Kamehameha I?
The Hawaiian language has only this many letters in its alphabet, including the glottal stop (‘okina)
What is 13? (5 vowels + 7 consonants + ‘okina)
This shaved ice syrup flavor, named after a Hawaiian flower, is actually made from passion fruit.
What is lilikoi?
The phrase “Book ’em, Danno” became iconic after appearing in this long-running Hawai‘i-based TV series.
What is Hawaiʻi Five-0?
This island, privately owned by the Robinson family, is often called “The Forbidden Island.”
What is Ni‘ihau?
This royal palace in downtown Honolulu is the only official royal residence in the United States.
What is ‘Iolani Palace?
“Da kine” is a pidgin phrase used to mean this.
What is “anything / whatchamacallit”?
This “Hawaiian plate” staple is made of salted salmon mixed with tomatoes and onions.
What is lomi lomi salmon?
This local-born actor and former model, known for Aquaman and Game of Thrones, is also of Native Hawaiian descent.
Jason Momoa
This scenic valley on O‘ahu’s windward coast, often called “Hollywood’s Hawai‘i,” has been featured in Jurassic Park, Lost, and Jumanji.
What is Kualoa Ranch?
This Hawaiian demigod is known for slowing the sun to lengthen the day and pulling islands from the ocean with his magical fishhook.
Who is Māui?
The phrase mālama ‘āina reflects a key Hawaiian value. What does it mean?
What is “to care for and respect the land”?
This sweet Portuguese treat, deep-fried and rolled in sugar, is often served at Leonard’s Bakery on O‘ahu.
What is a malasada?
The Hawaiian surfer known for the phrase “Eddie Would Go” is honored annually with a big-wave surfing competition at Waimea Bay.
Who is Eddie Aikau
This colorful canyon on Kaua‘i, sometimes compared to the Grand Canyon, was formed by erosion and the collapse of a volcano.
What is Waimea Canyon?
This queen, the last reigning monarch of Hawai‘i, was imprisoned in ‘Iolani Palace after attempting to restore the monarchy.
Who is Queen Lili‘uokalani?
This word means “story,” “legend,” or “history,” and refers to traditional Hawaiian narratives passed down orally.
What is mo‘olelo?
This traditional Hawaiian dish, made of pork wrapped in ti leaves and steamed underground, was once reserved for royalty.
What is laulau?
This 1980s crime drama, starring Tom Selleck and filmed on O‘ahu, featured a private investigator who lived on the “Robin’s Nest” estate in Waimānalo.
What is Magnum, P.I.
This lookout on O‘ahu offers a panoramic view of the Windward Coast and was the site of King Kamehameha I’s decisive battle to unite the islands.
What is the Nuuanu Pali Lookout?
This traditional Hawaiian code of conduct governed social behavior, gender roles, and religion until it was abolished in 1819.
What is the kapu system?