Sam Aiona, Executive Director at Palama Settlement and Daniel Holt State Representative shares with Makani why Palama Settlement is so important to Kalihi and Palama community. They how Palam Settlement encourages cultural diversity through different programs such as kajukenbo, lion dancing, pickleball, sewing, and so much more.

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Award-winning comic, Frank De Lima is one of Hawaii’s most beloved comedians. Frank has been entertaining locals and tourists with his zany parodies, outrageous sense of humor, and spontaneous creativity. Frank’s specialty is translating issues such as current events, fads, and personalities into fresh musical parodies. Frank shares how his cultural upbringing influenced his comedy.

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Peter Whitley won worlds in fire knife dancing in 2004 and Founded Toa Ole Afi, fire knife dancing school. Join Makani and Peter as they drink Kapa Kava while talking story about going up in Waianae and Polynesian dancing.

Janice Uemori, Student Activity Coordinator and Rei Noelani Vasquez, Student Body President at Waianae High School share about the culture at their school and the miss understanding people have on Waianae.

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A graduate of Lahainaluna and Harvard, ʻUmi Perkins received a PhD in Political Science from the University of Hawaiʻi, Mānoa. He shares about his new project writing a book on Hawaiian perspective and Hawaiian history. Listen to the full show to hear Dr. ʻUmi perspective on sustainability and the future of Hawaii.

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Chantel Moearii Weaver President & CEO of Spencecliff Restaurant and daughter of Spence Weaver the Founder of Spencecliff Corporation. Wendy Loh International Marketing Director of Juice Plus Aloha and the daughter of a waitress at Spencecliff Restaurant. Stay tuned to learn how Spencecliff brought 50 plus restaurants to Oahu and how they impacted the culture in Hawaii.

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The Cherry Blossom Festival is a project of the Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce. The Cherry Blossom Festival holds the honor of being one of the longest, continually running ethnic festivals in the State of Hawai‘i – originally started in 1953. While times have evolved, the purpose of the Festival continues to be the perpetuation of Japanese culture, and to enrich the lives of young women of Japanese ancestry.

The Festival is in its 71st year and Queen Contestants are given the opportunity to learn about their Japanese heritage, improve their poise and public speaking and develop leadership skills through numerous cultural and training classes.

The Festival continues to touch the lives of many. Our national sister Cherry Blossom Festival relationships continue to flourish with Nisei Week Japanese Festival in Los Angeles and Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco. Each year the Festival hosts five sister Junior Chamber chapters from Japan.

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Jody Shiroma Vice President of Communications and Programming, PBS Hawaii shares about what it was like growing up in the back roads of Waimanalo and the importance of omiyage. Jody then goes on to share about the local/cultural content she oversaw such as the podcast “What School You Went?” and the new series, “Home is Here.” Watch the extended version to learn more.

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Liuakilelei “Liu” shares opening how her father called the Tongan King to ask him if he could help his family immigrate to Hawaii. The king at the time called his good friend in Hawaii Spencecliff, owner of Spencecliff Restaurants to help Liu’s family move. Liu shares what it was like grow up as a Tongan American, and how she perpetuate culture through dance.

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Theresa Shulbert, Student Activities Coordinator and Christa Quelnan ASB Vice President of Farrington High School shares about the culture of Farrington High School and how their culture shaped who they are. Learn how different generations of immigrants approach assimilating and adapting to their new environment.