Tabiteuean Religious Wars
Dear Reader, this week’s post addresses Kiribati––a participating nation in the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture––and some of its shared history with Hawaiʻi.
Palau, Host of the 9th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture
Dear Reader, this week’s post honors Palau, or Belau which, in 2004, became the 9th nation to host the Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture. This festival was held throughout the islands of Palau and celebrated the theme of “Oltobed a Malt – Nurture, Regenerate, Celebrate.”
ʻŪniki Hula at Halehaku, Hāmākua Loa, Maui, 1868
This week’s post was contributed by team member, Kilinoe Kimura. With the annual Merrie Monarch Hula competition being just days away, we’d like to honor this season with an article from Ka Nupepa Kuokoa that highlights the commitment to hula of those who came before. At Halehaku, Maui, on August 5, 1868, a hula ʻūniki (graduation) was held. The author of this article, who goes by the initials S. K. K., on the surface seems to be criticizing the hula school and its activities. But what if he is simply spreading the word that there is a hula group on Maui. Is S. K. K. getting free ad space?
Sāmoa, Host of the 7th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture
On March 21st, 1887, kings Kalākaua and Malietoa Laupepa concluded a treaty in which the latter “freely and voluntarily… enter[s] into a political confederation with… Kalakaua… and… give[s] this solemn pledge that [He] will conform to whatever measures may hereafter be adopted by His Majesty.”
Hawaiians in the Marshall Islands
Hawaiians made an impact across the Pacific, and some were even commemorated for it in the native language newspapers.
Rarotonga, Host of the 6th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture
Dear Reader, this week’s post honors the Cook Islands which, in 1992, became the 6th nation to host the Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture. This festival was held in Rarotonga and celebrated the ocean-voyaging heritage of Oceania.
A 125-Year-Old Message Just As Important Today Than Ever
Dear Reader, 125 years ago today, the Women’s Hawaiian Relief Society prepared a big lūʻau at the Kapiʻolani Maternity Home for the benefit of those who were poverty stricken in the city of Honolulu. This article was a voice of encouragement calling out to those who were able, to help this cause.
Australia, Host of the 5th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture
Australia, Host of the 5th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture Back to Library & Archives Cover Image: Masthead of Ka Nupepa Kuokoa published on January 8, 1915. Aloha Nūhou Monday! Dear Reader, This week’s post honors Australia which, in 1988, became the 5th nation to host the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture, under […]
He Leo Hoʻolaha No Nā ʻŌlelo Noʻeau
Dear Reader, this week’s post honors mahina ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in showcasing an effort to preserve Hawaiian language and knowledge at the Bishop Museum.
Tahiti, Host of the 4th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture
Dear Reader, this week’s post honors Tahiti which, in 1985, became the 4th nation to host the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture, under the theme, “My Pacific.”
