Fact 22 of 50: Hawaii was first united under King Kamehameha I
Sheila Beal King Kamehameha the Great was the first person to unite all the islands of Hawaii under one rule in the late 1700’s. He first fought to gain power of his…
August 2009 Arts & Cultural Events Across Hawaii
If you’re headed to Hawaii this August, consider attending some of these events to learn more about Hawaiian and Polynesian culture and arts. HAWAII’S BIG ISLAND Hawaii’s World Heritage Festival…
Hawaii Fact 21 of 50: Hawaii’s Northwestern and Southeastern Islands
When we think of Hawaii, we generally think of the eight major islands stretching from the Big Island to Kauai. So, it may come as a surprise that there are…
Fact 20 of 50 About Hawaii: The Hawaiian Alphabet
Today’s fact about Hawaii focuses on the Hawaiian alphabet. This 12-letter alphabet has five vowels and only seven consonants. For the most part, the consonants are pronounced the same way…
Hawaii Fact 19 of 50: Hawaii Loves Spam
Hawaii residents consume nearly 7 million cans of Spam each year making it the state that buys more Spam than any other state. That’s nearly 6 cans of Spam for…
Hawaii Fact 18 of 50: How Big is Hawaii’s Big Island?
Does Hawaii’s Big Island deserve it’s name? Is it really big at all? Well, let’s examine a few facts and see. The Big Island of Hawaii has 4,028 square miles…
Hawaii Fact 17 of 50: Hawaii is Home to the Smallest US County
Earlier in our series, we looked at Hawaii’s five counties. That was when some folks heard of little Kalawao County for the first time. Perhaps one of the reasons Kalawao…
Hawaii Fact 16 of 50: Island Nicknames
Did you know that each of the eight major Hawaiian Islands has a nickname based on a distinguishing characteristic? Here’s the list of island nicknames: Hawaii – The Big Island…
Hawaii Fact 15 of 50: No Billboards In The 50th State
When you visit Hawaii, you won’t be bombarded with billboard advertisements. In fact, you won’t see billboards at all. Hawaii is one of four states that ban billboards. (Alaska, Maine…
Be Prepared for Agricultural Inspection In Hawaii’s Airports
We’ve already reviewed the agricultural form that’s required as you arrive in Hawaii, but what happens when you leave the islands? The process for checking luggage at the airports in…
Hawaii Fact 14 of 50: Another Name for the Hawaiian Islands
When British explorer Captain James Cook stumbled upon the islands of Hawaii in 1778, he dubbed them the Sandwich Islands to honor his sponsor, the Earl of Sandwich. (I have…
Hawaii Fact 13 of 50: The Dance Developed In Hawaii
Just about every corner of the world has developed a unique style of dance. Hawaii created hula dancing. Here is an excellent hula video with traditional Hawaiian chanting with a…
