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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Giving voice to a venerable Island tradition, practitioners of oli – the Hawaiian art of chanting – serve as living links to the past. Filmmaker Ruben Carillo and Dawn Kaniaupio focused on three modern practitioners of oli in his award-winning documentary Mana I Ka Leo: Power of the Voice.
Hawaii’s lifeguards are the best of the best. Superbly trained and conditioned, they are elite guardians of the beaches – and the many visitors and locals alike who use them. We spoke to several top lifeguards to get their thoughts on keeping the beaches safe for all.
While tourism may be Hawaii’s main industry, it’s far from the only one. A surprisingly large number of products are grown, created or produced right in the Islands. There’s even a popular event dedicated to showcasing Hawai‘i products. It’s called the Made in Hawai‘i Festival, and it’s held once a year in Honolulu.
Technology is everywhere these days, even at the beach. Photographer Doug Peebles has spent decades photographing Hawaii’s beaches, and now he’s sharing his beach savvy with the world. He’s created a “best beaches” app for smartphones that helps you find the perfect stretch of sand.
In our most recent Hawaiian Skies in-flight video magazine, we were pleased to feature one of Hawaii’s most popular and influential musicians: Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole, or “IZ” as he was commonly known. From his early days with the group the Makaha Sons of Ni‘ihau to his successful solo career, IZ took the music of Hawai‘i to a new place – and won fans throughout the Islands and around the world.
It’s amazing how everyday things can take on a larger meaning when you travel – particularly when your destination is Hawai‘i. From the sweet scents in the air to the spirit of aloha that embraces you, Hawai‘i simply feels different. It even looks different, with colors taking on greater depth, vibrancy and significance.
Outrigger canoes play a large role in the history of Hawai‘i, but they are also a big part of the contemporary scene in the Islands. Outrigger canoe paddling is one of the most popular sports in Hawai‘i, and one event is considered the world championship of the sport. It’s called Moloka‘i Hoe, and it’s run over a grueling 41.7-mile course from Moloka‘i Island to the shores of Waikiki.
Which Hawai‘i restaurants are “local secrets?” We find out in this story, which takes us to some of the dining establishments with a loyal local following. Discover why a rich blend of culinary influences and a commitment to bringing out the best of locally sourced ingredients is the perfect recipe for a very ono (delicious) restaurant.
Wahine Volleyball is big in Hawai‘i. The University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine volleyball team is a national powerhouse: they’ve won four national championships, they have the winningest coach in the sport, and they lead the country in attendance for their games.
