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Hana Hou! Issue 26.5

Aug - Sept 2023
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A Shared Legacy of Navigation

As I think about modern air travel, I'm reminded of ancient Polynesian seafarers' open-ocean journeys.

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Aloha Goes Both Ways: Lynne O'Neill

Follow the legendary NY fashion show producer, Lynne O’Neill, as she takes us behind-the-scenes at New York Fashion Week (NYFW).

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The Surf Shrine

In July 1885, spectators gathered at the mouth of the San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz, California.

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Master of Mead

Twenty years ago, while studying art at Kyoto Seika University, owner Yuki Uzuhashi became interested in Japan’s nomadic honey harvesters.

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The Art of Play

It’s hard not to smile at Bonhui Uy’s work.

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Staying for Keeps

Most of Hawai‘i’s historic hotels are grand and luxurious.

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The Man Makes the Hat

Anthony Duong has always worn many hats. Now he makes them.

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Surprise Performance

On a Saturday night in the Oahu suburb of Hawaii Kai, dozens of well-dressed 20- and 30-somethings.

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The Palace of Rust and Memory

A farewell to Aloha Stadium after forty-seven years as Honolulu’s gathering place.

Mending Waa

For Ryan Olivares, repairing a canoe is an act of healing.

Man of a Thousand Facets

For actor, musician and writer Eric Gilliom, Hawaii's story is a family story.

Vertical Bliss

The tiny Pacific island of Makatea is rock climbing’s hidden surprise.

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Full Immersion

Visions from the blue realm.

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Forest of a Trillion Trees

Terraformation aims to regreen the world—starting in Hawaii.

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Hawaii in a Packet

From kimchi to char siu, Noh Foods mixes are the Islands in powder form—just add water.

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Breathless Participation

In my fight against the inevitable-the middle-age dad bod-I've modified my fitness routine.