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Aleu Moana. Photo Credit: Bill Kwan
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Aleu Moana

January 12, 2017

“Disney created a “princess” that could be representative of many different island people. Though they pulled inspiration from a variety of specific cultures, it is not just a Hawaiian story, a Samoan story or a Maori story. It is a Polynesian story that many people can insert themselves into. Moana is all of us.”

by Heather 
2017 Grammy Nominees, Best regional roots music album: “E Walea” by Kalani Pe'a, and Best reggae album: “Rose Petals” by J Boog
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2017 Grammy Nominees with Hawaiian and Samoan Roots

January 9, 2017

Two Pacific Islanders are among the nominees for the 59th annual Grammy Awards! “E Walea” by Kalani Pe’a earned a nomination for Best Regional Roots Music Album, and “Rose Petals” by J Boog has been nominated for Best Reggae Album.

by Heather 
Heather Heleloa
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Heather Heleloa

January 5, 2017

“In most social settings I was the Hawaiian girl with the hard-to-pronounce last name, a fish in the water, played volleyball, had thick legs, and loved poi and Spam. But at home with my family I was the haole kid with fair skin and freckles who didn’t speak pidgin…”

by Heather 
Heleloa Blog
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2016: New Year’s Eve

December 31, 2016

This year was life-changing. But to be fair, every year is life-changing. Every moment has an impact – whether minimal or monumental, superficial or profound. One moment, in particular, happened for me a couple of… [Continue Reading]

by Heather 
2016 Merrie Monarch Festival DVD Set, 2016 Miss Hula Competition
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2016 Merrie Monarch Festival DVD Set

December 14, 2016

The complete version of the 2016 Merrie Monarch Festival is now available for purchase through Island Heritage! The 4-disc DVD Set includes over 10 hours of footage, featuring the Merrie Monarch Festival in its entirety, Miss Aloha Hula competition, interviews and the awards presentation.

by Heather 
Reyn Spooner, Schaper "Lunch Break" Surfboard
Guest Post

12 Hawaii-Inspired Holiday Gifts by Reyn Spooner

December 6, 2016

It may not be a winter wonderland in Hawaii Nei (our beloved Hawaii) come the holiday season, but we sure have the merry and bright spirit! If you’re looking at your gift-giving list and considering… [Continue Reading]

by Heather 
Authentic Hawaiian and Island-Inspired Holiday Gift Ideas on Amazon, Hawaiian Christmas Gift Ideas
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Hawaiian and Island-Inspired Gift Ideas on Amazon

November 26, 2016

‘Tis the season for holiday shopping! If you’re searching for authentic Hawaiian and island-inspired gifts, Amazon has the largest array of products that can be delivered to your doorstep with shipping as early as same-day! Here are 30 GIFT IDEAS for everyone on your list from your big kahuna, to your wacky wahine, and all your little keiki. After all, “There’s no place like Amazon for the holidays.”

by Heather 
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My name is Heather and “I’m just a little Hawaiian and a homesick island girl.” I am a proud and thankful mom, daughter of an authentic Kodak hula dancer and an old school local longboarder, sunshine enthusiast, Titan, and a Trojan. READ MORE...

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