Archive for 'Hawaii Tales Blog'

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What Is Fabio Doing In Hawaii?

Meet Fabio. The Italian actor and model is in Hawaii this weekend promoting Healthy Planet Nutrition products.

Heidi Chang meets the Dalai Lama in Hawaii | Photo © Eye of the Islands Photography

Sharing The Joy Of Meeting The Dalai Lama in Hawaii

Hawaii Tales Blog – For four days, the Dalai Lama participated In an extraordinary cultural exchange with the people of Hawaii.

The Descendants starring George Clooney | Courtesy Fox Searchlight

Hawaii Celebrates the Music of The Descendants

Hawaii Celebrates the Music of The Descendants.

Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Visits Hawaii

The Dalai Lama is visiting Hawaii to mark the launch of a new initiative called “Pillers of Peace Hawaii: Building Peace on a Foundation of Aloha.”

Narcissus 2012 | Photo © Heidi Chang

Happy New Year of The Dragon! Wishing You Good Luck!

Starting the new year off with the sweet fragrance of the narcissus flower – a symbol of good luck and good fortune. Wishing you all that and more in the new year. Happy New Year of the Dragon! And Kung Hee Fat Choy!

Aloha-Stamps-Dedication | Photo © Heidi Chang

New Postcard Stamps Commemorate Hawaii’s Iconic Aloha Shirts

Hawaii Tales Blog – For decades, the Aloha Shirt has reflected Hawaii’s beauty, spirit and unique island culture. Now, they’re being commemorated on new U.S. postcard stamps.

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The Descendants Starring George Clooney Win At The Golden Globes

Came in from a walk just in time to catch the tail end of the 2012 Golden Globe Awards: George Clooney wins Best Performance By An Actor In A Motion Picture – Drama.  And the made in Hawaii movie, The Descendants, also takes home the award for Best Motion Picture – Drama. Great to hear […]

John-Heckathorn

Hawaii Bids Aloha To John Heckathorn 1946 – 2011

Hawaii Tales Blog Post – In a fitting tribute, Hawaiian music legend, Eddie Kamae, opened the memorial service for John Heckathorn tonight with a song. Heckathorn was a respected journalist, editor and teacher, also known for his engaging restaurant reviews, and his love of food and music.

Sunrise-Jan.-8,-2012

Watching the sun rise

Watched the sun rise this morning, been thinking of this song.

” It’s a beautiful mornin’ …. I think I’ll go outside a while …. An jus’ smile …”

Gabby Pahinui

Soundtracking “The Descendants” With “Real” Hawaiian Music

Heard on NPR – The Oscar-winning film “The Descendants” is the first Hollywood movie scored entirely with Hawaiian music.

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