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Honolulu · HonoluluThe manu-o-Kū, also known as the white tern or fairy tern, is an indigenous seabird that breeds on O‘ahu and other Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. It’s also Honolulu’s official bird. We spotted some chicks and their parents downtown on Bishop Street in a few trees near Bishop Square. Those trees have been marked with blue ribbons by Hui Manu-o-Kū to ensure the public knows to leave them alone and who to call for help if something should happe…Read Article
Photo Gallery: Native Seabird Manu-o-Kū Nesting Downtown
Honolulu · HonoluluFirst launched in 2006, Showdown in Chinatown has been a steppingstone for Hawai‘i’s creative community, challenging filmmakers to create a short film (5 minutes maximum) within a 48-hour timespan. And after a 10-year hiatus, the event returns July 26 to commemorate NextDoor’s 20th anniversary. Three prompts will be revealed on July 24. From there, competing teams and individuals will write, shoot and edit their cinematic projects, then ten fi…Read Article
Showdown in Chinatown Filmmaking Competition Returns After 10 Years
Music · HonoluluPhoto: Bob Hsiang When reflecting on the art of taiko, Kenny Endo refers to a Japanese phrase, kiri ga nai, which translates to “limitless” or the lack of an end point. It not only describes the longevity of his own musical career—he’s celebrating his 50th anniversary as a taiko drummer—but to taiko’s continued global growth. “My number one philosophy is that it’s never too late to learn taiko, or too early,” Endo says, adding that his Taiko…Read Article
