Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.31.2013

Kaumahana: Mistletoe

E honi 'oe i kāu aloha ma lalo o ke kaumahana.

Kiss your love under the mistletoe.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.30.2013

Penekuina: Penguin

Kiuke nā manu penekuina.

Penguins are so cute.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.27.2013

Kanaka 'awakeke: Gingerbread man

Ua kūkulu wau i hale no ka'u kanaka 'awakeke.

I built a gingerbread house for my gingerbread man.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.26.2013

Kuki: Cookies

Ua waiho wau i nā kuki kalikimaka no Kanakaloka.

I left Christmas cookies for Santa.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.25.2013

Mele kalikimaka: Merry Christmas

Mele kalikimaka e nā hoa o Dana Labels.

Merry Christmas to the friends of Dana Labels.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.24.2013

'Ānela: Angel

Ho'opalekana nā 'ānela i ko'u 'ohana.

The angels watch over my family.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.23.2013

Makana: Gifts

Piha me ka hau'oli ke ha'awi wau i na makana i ko'u mau hoa.

I am filled with joy when I give gifts to my friends.

Everybody Loves a Christmas Parade :) 12.2013

Looking for a Christmas Parade this weekend?  Check out KITV's list of 2013 Christmas Parades in Hawaii.

Happy Holidays!

http://www.kitv.com/holidays/2013-christmas-parades-in-hawaii/-/16997368/23339316/-/pltlqy/-/index.html

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.20.2013

Ho'oilo: Winter

Eia ke kau ho'oilo!

It's Winter season!

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.19.2013

Ko'eko'e: Cold

Aia wau ma ke ko'eko'e.

I am outside in the cold.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.18.2013

Hau: Snow

I kēlā me kēia pō, pule wau no ka hau i ke kākahiaka nui.

Every night I pray for snow in the early mornings.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.17.2013

Kanaka hau: Snowman

He kanaka hau 'o Frosty.

Frosty is a snowman.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.16.2013

Hau pūehuehu: Snowflake

Ho'opake'o wau i ko'u 'alelo e hopu i nā hau pūehuehu.

I stick out my tongue to catch snowflakes.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.13.2013

Kia: Reindeer

'O Rudolph ke kia me ka 'ihu 'ula'ula e 'alaka'i i nā kia 'ē a'e.

Rudolph the red nose reindeer who guides all the other reindeers.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.12.2013

Kanakaloka: Santa Claus

Ke hele mai nei 'o Kanakaloka i Hawai'i me nā makana.

Santa Claus is coming to Hawai'i with gifts.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.11.2013

'Umi'umi: Beard

He lō'ihi a ke'oke'o kona 'umi'umi.

His beard is long and white.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.10.2013

'Āina hau anu: North Pole

Anuanu ma ka 'āina hau anu.

It is cold in the North Pole.

  
 

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.9.2013

Kanikani pele: Jingle bells

Kanikani pele, kanikani pele, kani ma'ō ma'ane'i...

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way...

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.6.2013

Hōkū pa'a: North Star

Ma nā pō'ele e 'imo'imo ana ka hōkū pa'a.
On dark nights, the North Star shines.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.5.2013

Pō la'i: Silent night

 

He pō la'i ma ka pae'āina o Hawai'i.

It's a silent night throughout the Hawaiian Island chain.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.4.2013

Kumulā'au kalikimaka: Christmas tree

Hele nā 'ohana i Honolulu Hale e 'ike i ke kumulā'au kalikimaka keu a ka nui.

Families visit Honolulu Hale to see the giant Christmas tree.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.3.2013

Kīnohi: Ornaments

Nui nā kīnohi ma kēlā kumulā'au.

There's a lot of ornaments on that tree.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 12.2.2013

Kukui Kalikimaka: Christmas Lights

Ke 'imo'imo nei na kukui Kalikimaka me ka 'alohilohi.

The Christmas lights are shinning so brightly.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.29.2013

Kū'ai hele: Shop

Kaulana 'o Black Friday no ka lā kū'ai hele.

Black Friday is known as the shopping day.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.28.2013

Lā Ho'omaika'i: Thanksgiving

Hau'oli Lā Ho'omaika'i iā 'oukou!

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.27.2013

Mea ho'opihapiha pelehū: Stuffing

'O ka mea ho'opihapiha pelehū ko'u punahele.

Turkey stuffing is my favorite.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.26.2013

Pelehu: Turkey

'Ono ka pelehu.

The turkey is delicious.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.25.2013

Hulu: Feather

 

Kāhiko wau i ka lauoho me nā hulu manu.

I dress up my hair with bird feathers.

Eat the Street: Musubi 11.22.2013

 

http://www.eatthestreethawaii.com/ 

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.22.2013

Huaka'i: Parade

Ua 'ike wau i ka huaka'i lā a Macy.

I've seen the Macy's Day parade.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.21.2013

Pika: Beet

Nani wale ka waiho'olu'u o nā pika ke kuke 'oe.

The color of beets are really pretty when cooked.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.20.2013

Mahamelo: Marshmallow

 

Palupalu nā mahamelo.

Marshmallows are very fluffy.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.19.2013

'Uala Kahiki ho'owali 'ia: Mashed Potato

'Ai wau i ka 'uala kahiki i ho'owali 'ia me ke kai.

I eat mashed potatoes with gravy.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.18.2013

Pule: Pray

Pule wau no ka palekana a me ke alaka'i kūpono.

I pray for safety and guidance.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.15.2013

'Ōhelo: Cranberry

Makemake nui wau i ka 'ōhelo me ka pelehū.

I really like cranberries with turkey.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.14.2013

'Āina ahiahi: Dinner

E 'ai kākou i ka 'āina ahiahi ma ka hola 'ehiku.

Let's all eat dinner at seven.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.13.2013

'Ohana: Family

Nui ke aloha ma ka 'ohana.

There is plenty of love amongst the family.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.12.2013

Ola Kino: Health

I ola kino maika'i iā 'oe.

May you live a healthy life.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.11.2013

Kūlina: Corn

'O ke kūlina ko'u lau'ai punahele.

Corn is my favorite vegetable.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.8.2013

Hoa aloha: Friends

Hau'oli wau i ka 'ike 'ana i ko'u mau hoa aloha.

I am happy when I see my friends.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.7.2013

Pua nānālā: Sunflower

Nui a melemele ka pua nānālā.

The sunflower is big and yellow.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.6.2013

Mahalo: Thankful

Mahalo wau no na mea a pau ma ko'u ola.

I am thankful for everything in my life.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.5.2013

Ha'ule Lau: Fall Season

'O ke kau ha'ule lau ko'u punahele.

Fall season is my favorite.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.4.2013

Pie: Pai

E ka'analike ana wau i ko'u pai.

I will share my pie.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 11.1.2013

Nowemapa: November

'O ka mahina o Nowemapa keia.

This is the month of November.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 10.31.2013

Hau'oli Lā Heleuī: Happy Halloween

I lā Heleuī maika'i iā 'oukou pākahi a pau!
Happy Halloween to all!!!

Hawaiian Word of the day 10.30.2013

'Ōpe'ape'a: Bat

Lele nā 'ōpe'ape'a ma ke ana.
The bats fly in the cave.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 10.29.2013

'Īlio hae: Wolf

'Uō ka 'īlio hae ma ka pō.

The wolf howls in the night.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 10.28.2013

'Anā'anā: Sorcery

Maka'u wau i ka 'anā'anā.

I'm fearful of sorcery.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 10.25.2013

Ho'okalakupua: Magic

Ua ho'ohana 'o ia i ka ho'okalakupua e ho'opiha i ke kī'aha.
She used magic to fill up the cup.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 10.24.2013

Iwi kanaka: Skeleton

'Ike wau i kekahi iwi kanaka ma ke kīhāpai.
I see a skeleton in the garden.

Hawaii Fashion Month 10.2013

There's still time to check out some of the events for Hawai‘i Fashion Month.  Great events to promote Hawai‘i as a fashion destination and strengthen the local industry.  Check out more with the links below.  Happy Shopping!

Hawaii Fashion Month Calendar of Events 

http://hawaiifashionmonth.com/

Hawaiian Word of the Day 10.23.2013

Pā ilina: Graveyard

Aia nā 'elelū ma ka pā ilina.
There are roaches in the graveyard.

ARTafterDARK: ghost story 10.25.13

 

The haunting season is upon us—wear your creativity for the last ARTafterDARK of 2013!

Where:  Honolulu Museum of Art

When:  Friday, October 25th  6 to 9 pm

http://honolulumuseum.org/events/art_after_dark/13898-ghost_story

Hawaiian Word of the Day 10.22.2013

Kanakē: Candy

Mā'ona ka 'ōpū i ke kanakē.
 The candy was satisfying. 

Hawaiian Word of the Day 10.21.2013

Pilikua/Tutua: Monster

He pilikua i loko o ko'u waihona.
There's a monster in my closet.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 10.18.2013

Maka'u: Scared

Maka'u wau i nā manō.
I'm scared of sharks.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 10.17.2013

Hese: Witch

He ihu nui ko ka hese.

The witch has a big nose.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 10.16.2013

Pōpoki 'ele'ele: Black cat

Holo ka Pōpoki 'ele'ele ma ka mau'u.

The black cat runs on the grass.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 10.15.2013

Nananana: Spider

He 'ewalu wāwae ko ka nananana.

The spider has eight legs.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 10.14.2013

Lapu: Ghost

He Lapu weliweli kēlā.
That's a fearful ghost.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 10.11.2013

Ipu pala'ai: Pumpkin

'Ono wau i ka pai ipu pala'ai!
I'm hungry for pumpkin pie!

Hawaiian Word of the Day 10.10.2013

HAWAI'I: The beautiful, marvelous creation of Papahanaumoku (Mother Earth) and Wakea (Sky Father). A land that people around the world dream of visiting and here we all are, in paradise. Locals say "Lucky we live Hawai'i" and that's exactly how we feel. We are lucky to be living here in Hawai'i and working with Hawai'i's diverse culture. As a company of Hawai'i, we appreciate our home and its culture and want to share a bit of it everyday.  We feel that words carry culture, history and meaning.  With that in mind, we would like to share a bit of Hawaii's culture by featuring kekahi hua'olelo Hawai'i o ka la or a Hawaiian word of the day.

***Starting October 11th , we will begin featuring a Hawaiian word of the day that reflects the activities happening during each month. We hope you enjoy this journey of learning the Hawaiian language with us.

3rd Annual Hawai'i Food & Wine Festival 2013

 

Tickets are still available for some of this weekend's events...happy eating! 

The Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival is the premier epicurean destination event in the Pacific.  Set in the lush island paradise of O‘ahu, our four-day Festival features a roster of over 50 internationally-renowned master chefs, culinary personalities, and wine and spirit producers. Co-founded by two of Hawai‘i’s own James Beard Award-winning chefs, Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong, the Festival in Honolulu and Ko Olina Resort will showcase wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, one-of-a-kind excursions, and exclusive dining opportunities with dishes highlighting the state’s bounty of local produce, seafood, beef and poultry.  

http://www.hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com/tickets

ARTaferDark ~ 8.30.2013

ARTafterDARK is the Honolulu Museum of Art's monthly art party organized by a dynamic group of young volunteers dedicated to exploring the arts.  Experience Notte Bianca—white night—the annual 24-hour culture fest that takes over all corners of Roma.  Art, music, entertainment and fun. 

Where:  Honolulu Museum of Art
When:  August 30th, 6 to 9 pm

http://honolulumuseum.org/events/art_after_dark

Eat the Street: Pork ~ 8.30.2013

 

http://www.streetgrindz.com/ 

Independence Day 2013

 

Looking for things to do for Independence Day...check out the City & County of Honolulu's Major Events and Street Activities page to learn more.  Have a wonderful day!

City and County of Honolulu July Major Parades and Street Activities

Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality & Foodservice Expo 2013

Come Visit us at Booth 142!

 
When: July 10th, 10 am to 6 pm July 11th, 10 am to 5 pm 

Where: Neal Blaisdell Center 777 Ward Ave. • Honolulu, Hawaii

The Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality & Foodservice Expo is the largest trade exposition in the State and the only event providing access for industry buyers to a full range of products and services. It’s primary objective is to bring professionals together with corresponding industry vendors to create an effective and efficient marketplace on the exhibition hall floor. The expo also offers several industry seminars. Open to the industry only. Admission is free.

http://douglastradeshows.com/expos/ 

Lantern Floating Hawaii 2013

 

15th Annual Lantern Floating Hawaii

Where:  Ala Moana Beach
When:  May 27, 2013, 6 to 7:30 pm
 
Every year on Memorial Day, tens of thousands of people gather on O‘ahu’s south shore along with thousands more who join this event via live streaming and telecast to honor loved ones and generate hope toward the future. Lantern Floating Hawaii allows people a personal moment to remember, reflect and offer gratitude to those who have gone before us. It is also a collective experience where families, friends and even strangers reach out with love and understanding to support one-another. We become stronger as a community when we are able to recognize our shared values. Lantern Floating Hawaii helps to open our hearts in an experience that transcends the human boundaries that usually divide us. (Photo and excerpt from the home page of Lantern Floating Hawaii)

http://www.lanternfloatinghawaii.com/ 

Honolulu Night Market - 5.18.13

Food, fashion, entertainment.  Sounds like fun to us.  

Check out the Honolulu Night Market!

Where:  Auahi Street
When:  Saturday, May 18th, 6 pm to 11 pm

http://www.honolulunightmarket.com/

May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii

One of our favorite photos.  It totally captures the joy and spirit of lei making.  Hope everyone has a wonderful May Day!

New Label - NON-GMO

To learn more, check out our product page for NON-GMO label.

Merrie Monarch Festival 2013

50 years of dance, music and culture

Merrie Monarch Festival

5th Annual Ukulele Picnic in Hawaii 2013

Love music?  Check out the Ukulele Picnic 2013

Where:  Kaka'ako Waterfront Park
When: Sunday, February 10th, 9 am to Sunset

http://www.ukulelepicnicinhawaii.org/en/index.html

Happy New Year 2013

Best wishes in 2013!