Oahu

Hawaii Rooted: Mark Noguchi

A tough decision to leave a coveted hula halau paves the way for a chef to introduce people to cooking - and living - with intention.

Hawaii Rooted: Kyle Reutner

An ex-bartender works with Hawaiian researchers and local farmers to return glory to noble cane with craft and mixology, redefining the Mai Tai as a worthy cocktail.

Hawaii Rooted: Tom Pohaku Stone

A misled youth returns in his later years to the source of familial wisdom to become a shaper of ancient alaia surfboards.

Hawaii Rooted: Keone Nunes

A Native Hawaiian tattooist bestows ancient, hand-tapped kakau upon worthy recipients willing to endure a rite of passage.

Discover Oahu

From the cosmopolitan qualities of Honolulu to the charming towns of the North Shore, there’s a range of experiences available to travelers on Oahu.

Hear a Hawaiian Chant

Oahu, the child of Papa and Lua, is honored here, starting from the Eastern point of Awawamalu (sheltered valley) known as "Sandy Beach. “Halona,” the “blow hole” means to peer or to be watchful, a good trait in learning. Halona’s sea spray represents the knowledge that would be shared at Halauaola. Mailikukahi, fifth generation ancestor of Kakuhihewa, is credited for establishing the six moku (land divisions) of Oahu, which are Koolaupoko, Koolauloa, Waialua, Waianae, Ewa and Kona. This mele (chant) humbly asks for entry into a protected realm of hula, traditional knowledge, sacred practices, creativity, mutual respect and aloha.