Sights and events around Waikiki and Hawaii. Do you want to see something around Waikiki? Post your comment or request in the comment area! Your input is appreciated and it is great to have you in the community! These photos are for you so please save and share them as you wish. Kuhio beach, Kalakaua Avenue, Queens beach, Diamond Head...ALOHA!!
Friday, August 9, 2013
Restaurant Suntory
Restaurant Suntory
Serving the finest Japanese cuisine in Waikiki for over 30 years. Authentic Japanese dishes from Shabu-Shabu to Sushi, Teppanyaki and Elegant Kaiseki Dinners.
- PHONE:
- (808) 922-5511
- LOCATION:
- Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center
- Building B
Level 3, B-307 - Try the lunch
- Teppanyaki special!
- The cost is $13 and it is really good. I snapped the photo below from my table. Oiishi!
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Maile - Alyxia oliviformis
Mahalo Aloha-Hawaii.com for this information
Maile
popular for lei
In Hawaii, the placing of a lei over the head and around the shoulders of a person exemplifies the bestowing of honor and respect, and also the spirit of aloha. According to Hawaiian tradition, the maile was the lei for people of all classes and all occasions. The maile is a long lasting lei and probably the oldest and most popular material used in leis by the early Hawaiians. It is an open-ended horseshoe fashion lei made of the spicy scented green maile stems and leaves.
The native Hawaiian vine, with shiny fragrant leaves, is a member of the periwinkle family, and is also associated with Laka, the goddess of Hula. Maile along with other plants of the native forest were considered sacred to Laka, and were offered at her altar at hula dance practices and shows. In ancient Hawaii, the maile was also considered a peace offering in the field of battle.
When It’s Used
The maile is most often reserved for memorable occasions. It is known to many as the “lei of royalty,” given to signify respect and honor. The maile is very popular at weddings, graduations and especially proms. On the US mainland, young men usually receive a boutonniere from their prom dates. In Hawaii, they are presented with a maile lei. Wedding leis are a Hawaiian wedding tradition. The maile is the most traditional wedding lei, as it was used by the Kahuna (Hawaiian priest) in old Hawaii to bind the hands of the bride and groom, symbolizing their commitment to each other.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Made in Hawaii Festival 8/16 thru 8/18
First Hawaiian Bank Presents the 2013
Made in Hawaii Festival
A 3-day showcase of "Made in Hawaii" products, including food, books, art, gifts, fashions, plants, crafts, produce and more. Plus cooking demonstrations and ongoing entertainment
WHEN: Friday – Sunday, August 16-18, 2013 Friday & Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and Arena, 777 Ward Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii
Cost: $4; children six and under free; look for $1.00-off coupons at First Hawaiian Bank's Oahu branches, starting in mid-August (while suplies last)
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