Welcome to Hawaiian Skies, the in-flight video magazine of Hawaiian Airlines. In our latest edition, we satisfy your thirst for music...visit a valley from another time...meet Samoan royalty...and discover a paddler's paradise.
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Here are two more songs by our friends Ho‘okena. First is a beautiful song composed by Louis “Moon” Kauakahi in honor of Hawaiians who’ve left Hawaii to make homes on the Mainland but have never forgotten their Island roots, called “Wakinekona.”
The second piece is “Nohea I Mu‘olaulani.” Queen Lili‘uokalani composed this song in 1885 to celebrate her new home in Kapalama, which later became the Lili‘uokalani Children’s Center. Joining Ho‘okena is Nani Dudoit and violinist Kaipo Dudoit.
On Hawai‘i Island a Japanese form of pottery reaches temperatures hotter than the lava from our Hawaiian volcanoes. Clayton Amemiya has been perfecting his style of Anagama pottery since the late 70's.
Hawai‘i is a true melting pot, and you meet people from all over the world here. But few have a biography as colorful, diverse and remarkable as the subject of this story. Meet Chief Sielu Avea, an "ambassador of Polynesia" who shares the culture and traditions of his home at venues throughout O‘ahu.
The wide and beautiful ocean beckons here in Hawai‘i. And many answer the call by participating in a sport with deep ties to the history of the Islands: outrigger canoe paddling. So what better place could there be to hold the World Championships of Outrigger Canoe Paddling? We visited the 2012 Championships, comprising of two races: one for women and the other for men.
Known for big waves and surf culture, the North Shore of O‘ahu is home to Waimea Valley, where visitors can immerse themselves in peace, quiet and a sense of history. Ruled for centuries by a long line of Hawaiian kings, chiefs and high priests, Waimea Valley is about as far as you can get from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki.
We're proud to present the musical interpretations of Ho‘okena, a mainstay of the Hawai‘i music scene. We’ll begin with "The Prayer," winner of a Golden Globe for Best Original Song from the 1999 film Quest for Camelot. Written by Carole Bayer Sager and David Foster, Ho’okena has added a special touch by adding Hawaiian lyrics. Enjoy the beautiful voice of Maila Gibson and hula by Nani Dudoit join Ho’okena.
Ho‘okena also performs "Jungle Rain," a big hit locally in the 1970s when a group called The Surfers recorded it. It's stood the test of time here in Hawai‘i.
If you close your eyes and imagine the soundtrack to Hawai‘i, what do you hear? Chances are at least some of the sound is provided by the little four-stringed instrument you’ll find everywhere in Hawai‘i: the ukulele.
How green is Hawai‘i? Eco-consciousness has really taken hold in recent years. Here's a group that aims to make Hawai‘i even greener.
The beauty of Hawai‘i is definitely not limited to the surface. The underwater world has a life and elemental attraction of its own. And few people know that world better than Kimi Werner, Hawaii’s top female free diver.
Hawai‘i has much more worth exploring than its beaches, mountains and forests. You can also explore the histories and traditions that define this special place.
What makes the world go around? If you answered “coffee,” then this story is for you. It’s all about our caffeinated beverage of choice as it’s grown and enjoyed in the Islands.
Did you know the Big Apple has gone Hawaiian? One of Hawaii’s most popular sports – outrigger canoe paddling – made it there recently for the Hawaiian Airlines Liberty Challenge. Crews from the Islands and around the world converged on New York for the event, making the most of the big city and the venue.
