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• Hawaiian monarch King David Kalakaua (reign 1874 to 1891), was the first reigning monarch to circumnavigate the globe and the first foreign head of state to speak before a joint session of the U.S. Congress.
• Hawaii has two official languages — English and Hawaiian. More >>
• 'Iolani Palace in Honolulu's Capitol District featured electricity before even the White House in Washington, D.C. More about the Palace >>
• Hawaii is the most geographically isolated population center on earth. The Hawaiian Islands are 2,000 miles from the Marshall Islands; 2,390 miles from California; 2,500 miles from Tahiti; 3,850 miles from Japan; 4,900 miles from China; and 5,280 miles from the Philippines.
• Hawaii has no snakes in the wild.
• Hawaii is home to the longest continuously erupting volcano in recorded history: Kilauea Caldera on the Big Island of Hawaii has been producing a lava flow since January 1983. More >>
• Hawaii is home to the tallest mountain on the planet: Mauna Kea on the Big Island — measured from the seafloor — tops out at 33,476 feet. From sea level it measures 13,796 feet high. More >>
Events & Entertainment
Be awed by Hawaii's distinctive colors, choreography, flavors and sounds ... all to be found in our many festivals and celebrations year round. Add a slice of culture to your visit!
Learn about proper coral reef etiquette at the Kohala Center's weekly Reef
Teach programs at Kahalu'u Beach Park, located adjacent to the Keauhou
Beach
Resort. Evening programs at the hotel are also available. Free.
Information:
www.kohalacenter.org
Every Tuesday and Thursday at Keauhou Beach Resort, Hawaii Island.
Get an underwater scoop on Hawaii's marine environment at the Bottom Time
Hawaii's dive shop at Keauhou Beach Resort.
This special exhibit at the Keauhou Beach Resort features stunning images of Papahanumokuakea (Northwest Hawaiian Islands) by internationally noted photographer Susan Middleton.
KOI take center stage at Waikoloa Beach Resort’s first annual “Waikoloa Koi Day” event. The majestic fish – well-known for their bright colors and patterns — will be on display at The Studio at Queens’ MarketPlace from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 23. Visitors and guests are invited to visit Hawai‘i Koi Farm owner, Gary DeCoito’s award-winning koi collection, and also learn about the care and history behind the beautiful fish.
This exciting two-day event is held annually at the Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena in Waimea as a fundraiser to provide scholarships for school-age children of Parker Ranch employees. As the event celebrates its 34th year and all of Hawaii celebrates "The Year of the Paniolo," the rodeo is highly anticipated with loads of family-style fun.
Saturday’s fun kicks off at 12 noon with a round up of rodeo activities, which may include everything from dally team roping, double mugging, po’o wai u, to bull riding, junior bull riding, bronc riding, barrel racing, steer un-decorating and wild cow races.
Sunday’s celebration begins at 11 a.m. with more rodeo action. Ono (delicious) food and refreshments are available.
Tickets are available in advance at the Parker Ranch Store and at the gate on rodeo days. Children 10 and under are free.
Visit http://www.ParkerRanch.com for more information.
The town of Honoka'a on the Hamakua Coast of the Big Island joins the world in observing the United Nations' International Peace Day.
The 2nd annual Parade and Festival for the United Nations' International Day of Peace begins at noon with a parade featuring bands, floats, clubs, school groups, performance artists and dancers winding down Mamanae Street.
Following the parade, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., is a festival celebrating Peace Day in the County Sports Complex with food vendors, information booths, entertainment and more. The purpose of the event is promote peace, compassion and awareness of interdependence.
For information, email misterokumura@yahoo.com or visit
www.peacedayparade.org.
Date(s):09-21-2008
Days:Sunday
Time:Noon to 3 p.m.
Cost:
Location:Mamanae Street
Address:
City:Honoka'a
Phone:(808) 933-9772
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