Hālau Hula I Kona Mau Lima

10/07/2026

"Ref No.: M495.02-K19-06 Kodak Hula Show
Back of the photo: Kodak Hula Show; Wed Oct 19 1977, Property of Star-Bulletin; Ken Sakamoto, Oct 18 1977; "Tutu does a naughty hula..."
Date: 10-18-1977" ... Any guesses what the "naughty" hula was? 😉

theme: Music and Art of Waikīkī

Ref No.: M495.02-K19-06 Kodak Hula Show
Back of the photo: Kodak Hula Show; Wed Oct 19 1977, Property of Star-Bulletin; Ken Sakamoto, Oct 18 1977; "Tutu does a naughty hula..."
Date: 10-18-1977

October is Archives Month and for 2026, we are sending you greetings with 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗵𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝗸ī𝗸ī. This week’s theme is the 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝗸ī𝗸ī. The idyllic serenity and vivacious energy has long inspired locals and visitors to express their love of Waikīkī, whether by music, prose, or art. To see more, go to https://ags.hawaii.gov/archives/archives-month/archives-month-2026.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for another amazing photo!
Digital image has been enhanced from the original.

10/06/2026

Mahalo to all who turned out on Sunday at the deVine W**e Lounge, Corks for a Cause, for our Halau fundraiser! and a big mahalo for deVine W**e Lounge for hosting us, and for Ron Kualaau for the music!

09/29/2026

Legacy

09/29/2026

This is pretty amazing!

09/29/2026

What a pretty color!

09/29/2026

Ref No.: PPWD-14-6-009
Back of the Photo: Residence - Bishop, C. R., Waikiki; # 26,548 (4X5 copy neg.); Waikiki - 1863. - Kam V; King's Resting [relaxing] Place (known as Helumoa), Now Royal Haw'n Hotel
Date: 1863

theme: 19th Century Waikīkī

Ref No.: PPWD-14-6-009
Back of the Photo: Residence - Bishop, C. R., Waikiki; # 26,548 (4X5 copy neg.); Waikiki - 1863. - Kam V; King's Resting [relaxing] Place (known as Helumoa), Now Royal Haw'n Hotel
Date: 1863
See Original: https://digitalarchives.hawaii.gov/item/ark:70111/1xzq

October is Archives Month and for 2026, we are sending you greetings with 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗵𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝗸ī𝗸ī. This week’s theme is 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝗸ī𝗸ī, a time when Waikīkī’s landscape was abundant with loʻi kalo (taro patches) and loko iʻa (fishponds). To see more, go to https://ags.hawaii.gov/archives/archives-month/archives-month-2026.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for another amazing photo!
Digital image has been enhanced from the original.

The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort

09/29/2026

Did you know? Now you do ...
"The Royal Hawaiian Band was established by King Kamehameha III in 1836. The band became a staple of daily life, performing for state occasions, funerals and marching in parades.
Today, it is the only full-time municipal band in the U.S., performing and marching in over 300 concerts and parades each year."

Join us on the palace grounds for a free Royal Hawaiian Band concert this Friday, October 2, from 12-1 p.m.

The Royal Hawaiian Band was established by King Kamehameha III in 1836. The band became a staple of daily life, performing for state occasions, funerals and marching in parades.

Today, it is the only full-time municipal band in the U.S., performing and marching in over 300 concerts and parades each year.

09/29/2026

What are your thoughts?

09/29/2026

Just a reminder - fundraiser this Sunday!