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The Lasting Charm of “My Rose of Waikiki”How a 1916 Song Helped Put Waikīkī on the Map

Long before surfboards ruled the waves and tourists flooded Kalākaua Avenue in aloha shirts, the name “Waikīkī” was already being crooned on phonographs thousands of miles from Oʻahu. One surprising reason? A sentimental love song from 1916 titled “My Rose of Waikiki.” Not From Hawai‘i—But Captivated by ItThe song was written by New York-based composer Henry Kailimai, one of the...
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The Lasting Charm of “My Rose of Waikiki”How a 1916 Song Helped Put Waikīkī on the Map

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Long before surfboards ruled the waves and tourists flooded...

Hiking with Ghosts and Guavas: An Afternoon on the Old Pali Road

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If you ever wanted a haunted hike that also...

“You Know You Live in Hawai‘i When…” – The Great Mango Exchange

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Ask anyone who lives in Hawai‘i and they’ll tell...

The Sidewalk Wave Index: A Scientific-ish Study of Aloha in the Wild

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Hiking with Ghosts and Guavas: An Afternoon on the Old Pali Road

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