Life on the Islands
This term refers to the end of the week, often celebrated with family gatherings and relaxing at the beach.
What is pau hana?
This island is nicknamed the "Gathering Place."
What is Oʻahu?
This was the last Hawaiian monarch before the overthrow of the kingdom.
Who is Queen Liliʻuokalani?
This staple dish features rice, Spam, and nori.
What is Spam musubi?
This traditional Hawaiian dance tells stories through movement and chant.
What is hula?
This ever-present footwear is known locally as “slippahs.”
What are flip-flops?
This island is known as the "Garden Isle" because of its lush, tropical landscapes.
What is Kauaʻi?
This 19th-century king united the Hawaiian Islands under one rule.
Who is King Kamehameha?
This dish, a local favorite, consists of a burger patty, rice, and a fried egg on top.
What is a Loco Moco?
This flower garland is given as a sign of welcome, love, or celebration in Hawaii.
What is a lei?
This small, local bakery chain is known for its hot malasadas, especially on Oʻahu.
What is Leonard’s Bakery?
This is the tallest mountain in Hawaii, measured from base to summit beneath the ocean.
What is Mauna Kea?
This palace, built in 1882, was the official residence of Hawaii’s monarchy.
What is ʻIolani Palace?
This dish, often served at luaus, is made by steaming taro leaves filled with meat or seafood.
What is laulau?
This practice, revived in recent decades, is the traditional Hawaiian method of celestial navigation.
What is wayfinding?
This common term for someone born and raised in Hawaii describes a local resident.
What is kamaʻāina?
This valley on Oʻahu is known for its historical importance in uniting the Hawaiian Islands during King Kamehameha's reign.
What is Nuʻuanu Valley?
This infamous attack on Pearl Harbor occurred on this date.
What is December 7, 1941?
This salty, crunchy snack made with nori and rice crackers is a staple in many Hawaiian households.
What is arare (or kakimochi)?
This annual festival in Hilo celebrates hula and showcases both traditional and modern forms.
What is the Merrie Monarch Festival?
This iconic Hawaii meal includes two scoops of rice, a serving of macaroni salad, and an assortment of proteins like teriyaki beef, fried chicken, or fish.
What is a mixed plate or "plate lunch"?
This valley on Maui is known as the second wettest place on Earth.
What is ʻĪao Valley?
This former Hawaiian capital, located on the island of Maui, served as the kingdom's seat of power before Honolulu.
What is Lahaina?
This traditional Hawaiian drink is made by pounding the root of a plant into a calming beverage.
What is kava (or ʻawa)?
This chant is a Hawaiian creation chant that traces the genealogy of the Hawaiian people back to the beginning of time.
What is the Kumulipo?