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Some say that the historic Italian Navy vessel currently in Hawaiʻi is the most beautiful ship in the world. You can judge for yourself. The Conversation spoke to Amerigo Vespucci Capt. Giuseppe Lai about the world tour.
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A group of Hawaiʻi Island police officers recently attended their first Micronesian culture training to learn about common misconceptions. Advocates want the training to be held statewide and annually. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.
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Herbert Kāne was one of the founders of the Polynesian Voyaging Society and was the first captain of Hōkūleʻa in 1975. His work spanned from advertising, publishing, architectural design, printing, writing and sculptures.
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Researchers surveyed 46 participants, who were asked to watch amusing videos and have their facial reactions recorded by a Facial Action Coding System, which is a software that looks at expressions and muscle movements.
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The Puerto Rican Heritage Society of Hawaiʻi's event was a celebration of dance, genealogy, food, music and more. As HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports, the early Puerto Rican immigrants came to Hawaiʻi to work in the sugarcane fields.
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The Hawaiʻi State Archives will be showcasing various vintage instruments and other historical music material at the International ʻUkulele Festival of Hawaiʻi this month.
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A new exhibit showcasing the link between art and nature will be showcased at the Downtown Art Center in August. It is a collaboration between the art center and the nonprofit Nature Conservancy, Hawaiʻi and Palmyra.
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The Hawaiʻi State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission is looking for four local artists to join Hawaiʻi’s Artist Climate Change Action Residency program. The deadline to apply is Aug. 25.
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Urohs, or Pohnpeian skirts, are an integral part of Pohnpei's history. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports on how Micronesian artists are noticing the garments being replicated and sold by manufacturers in Pakistan.
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Thousands of lights and luminaries will be on display throughout the Downtown Honolulu garden, including the popular light tunnel that is scheduled to be lit just before sunset.
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Hawaiʻi's only Hawaiian immersion school in the Niʻihau dialect is on a mission to publish 1,000 books in ʻōlelo Niʻihau. This Kauaʻi charter school has spent the last six years writing and publishing books in Niʻihau's native tongue. HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi reports.
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The Conversation showcases a film honoring Dick Brewer's contributions to the world of surfing. A master shaper and visionary, he helped top athletes harness the energy of the waves.