Last week, Kumu Kahua Theatre started their run of Moa a Mōʻī (“Chicken Into King”) based on the play by Jean Charlot. Moa a Mōʻī is Charlot’s retelling of the legends of ‘Umi, a commoner who became a chief.…
Love buying books? Then you will love this sale. You can help celebrate University of Hawai‘i Press’ 66th anniversary by saving up to 66% for an entire week during their biggest online sale of the year.
The sale lasts from …
The University of Hawaiʻi Press held some great sales the last few weeks such as their Year of the Snake sale (40% off China books), or the first and second Five Dollar Friday sales where they place a few select …
Japanese Buddhist Temples in Hawaiʻi from by George Tanabe and Willa Jane Tanabe (University of Hawaii Press, 2012) is a comprehensive guide to the Buddhist temples and culture in the islands. It’s ideal for visitors and locals alike as a …
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When you think of the ʻukulele, what comes to mind?
Depending on where you’re from and your exposure to Hawaiian culture, the …
This Saturday, come to the Book Launch for a new book from UH Press titled The ʻUkulele: A History by Jim Tranquada and John King. Tranquada will be hosting a talk story session on the book that he and late …
This past week, UH Press announced that it had a big surprise for readers coming. I briefly pondered as to what it might be, but quickly placed it on the back burner as Misty and I have been extremely busy …
From its Polynesian origins, …
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
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