*/

Videos of Hawaiian Culture: The Big Picture

Hawaiian Culture: The Big Picture

Welcome to the Big Picture: Hawaiian Culture, our collection of videos of the wellsprings of Hawaiian culture. These give you the back story of a culture unlike anything, anywhere. Ours is the product of many countries not just around the Pacific, but as far afield as Portugal and Puerto Rico (and now, nearly everywhere else). Beneath the veneer of urban American civilization lies a local dimension, first populated by immigrants from East Asia who came to work on the sugar plantations. This layer in turn rests upon the bedrock of the ancient Hawaiians, whom some say have been here for 800 years or more, and perhaps forever. At the time of contact with the West in 1778, their numbers were somewhere between 800,000 and 1.2 million. By the time of the first census in 1850, their numbers had declined, through disease and despair, to just 45,000. Today, there are only about 7,000 pure-blooded Hawaiians, and sadly, it seems the race will soon disappear. But its traditions are perpetuated by the quarter-million part-Hawaiians here (and the half-million or so on the mainland) who push forward with the Hawaiian Renaissance.

E Hoomau Maua Kealoha – May our love last forever.

The Big picture

videos of Hawaiian culture | A Hawaiian Philosopher: A Visit With Kaleikoa Kaeo

“A Hawaiian Philosopher: A Visit With Kaleikoa Kaeo” (29:03)

Aloha 'Aina: Part 5

“Aloha ‘Aina: Part 5” (7:06)

Aloha Authentic: Ancient Hawaiian Land District System

“Aloha Authentic: Ancient Hawaiian Land District System” (2:11)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Aloha Authentic: Influence of the Moon

“Aloha Authentic: Influence of the Moon” (1:49)

Aloha is Dying

“Aloha is Dying” (53:24)

America Unearthed: Lost Tribe Discovered in Hawaii

“America Unearthed: Lost Tribe Discovered in Hawaii” (43:41)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Ancient Art of Holua Slide

“Ancient Art of Holua Slide” (9:07)

Ancient Hawaiian Ancestral Knowledge

“Ancient Hawaiian Ancestral Knowledge” (1:01)

Bishop Museum Explores Hawaiian History and Culture

“Bishop Museum Explores Hawaiian History and Culture” (1:38)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Culture of Hawaii

“Culture of Hawaii”

Did Hawaiians Have Slaves?

“Did Hawaiians Have Slaves?” (3:54)

Grassroots Kauai: Manufacturing a Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe

“Grassroots Kauai: Manufacturing a Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe” (8:59)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Guy Shares Hawaiian Culture

“Guy Shares Hawaiian Culture” (5:00)

Guy Reveals the Fascinating History About Hawaiian Culture

“Guy Reveals the Fascinating History About Hawaiian Culture” (5:22)

Hawaiiana | PBS Presents

“Hawaiiana | PBS Presents” (56:47)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Hawaiian Art Before and After James Cook | Widewalls

“Hawaiian Art Before and After James Cook | Widewalls”

Hawaiian Art Before and After James Cook | Widewalls

“Hawaiian Cultural Festival 2015: Hawaiian Storytelling” (47:25)

Hawaiian Culture Field Trip

“Hawaiian Culture Field Trip” (4:05)

videos of Hawaiian culture | "Hawaiian Culture Tips: What Native Hawaiians Are Like, Etc.

“Hawaiian Culture Tips: What Native Hawaiians Are Like, Etc.” (7:08)

Hawaiian Culture: Sustainability Then and Now

“Hawaiian Culture: Sustainability Then and Now” (59:04)

Hawaiian Garden | Hawaiian Special Prayers For Nature | Hawaii Culture Traditions | East West Center

“Hawaiian Garden | Hawaiian Special Prayers For Nature | Hawaii Culture Traditions | East West Center” (11:19)

Hawaiian Genealogy

“Hawaiian Genealogy” (29:45)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Hawaiian Heritage

“Hawaiian Heritage” (17:45)

videos of the culture of Hawaii | Hawaiian Kine Stuff - Setting the Record Straight with Al Gonzalez

“Hawaiian Kine Stuff – Setting the Record Straight with Al Gonzalez” (42:40)

Hawaiian Moon Phases

“Hawaiian Moon Phases”

Hawaiian Culture and Traditions

“Hawaiian Culture and Traditions” (2:32)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Hawaiian Culture Video: The Petroglyphs of Hawaii

“Hawaiian Culture Video: The Petroglyphs of Hawaii”(1:48)

Hawaiian Culture Video: The Tradition of Poi-Making

“Hawaiian Culture Video: The Tradition of Poi-Making” (1:53)

Hawaiian Customs, Traditions, and Etiquette

“Hawaiian Customs, Traditions, and Etiquette” (13:57)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Hawaiian Poi Board and Poi Pounder

“Hawaiian Poi Board and Poi Pounder” (0:54)

Hawaii Film Festival 2011: Ancient Hawaiian Battle

“Hawaii Film Festival 2011: Ancient Hawaiian Battle” (4:53)

Hawaii Legacy Reforestation Cape Collection

“Hawaii Legacy Reforestation Cape Collection” (4:24)

Hawai'i Rooted: Tom Pohaku Stonevideos of Hawaiian culture |

“Hawai’i Rooted: Tom Pohaku Stone” (2:07)

History of Hae Hawai'i With Laina Kainoa-Wong

“History of Hae Hawai’i With Laina Kainoa-Wong” (15:17)

History of Hawaiian Clothing

“History of Hawaiian Clothing” (3:57)

videos of Hawaiian culture | How to Play Konane (Hawaiian Checkers)

“How to Play Konane (Hawaiian Checkers)” (4:05)

Ho Lani Ko Luna, A Sky Above | Kalepa Baybayan at TedX Manoa

“Ho Lani Ko Luna, A Sky Above | Kalepa Baybayan at TedX Manoa” (26:03)

Ho'omau - Short Film

“Ho’omau – Short Film” (15:24)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Ho'owaiwai: Water is Wealth

“Ho’owaiwai: Water is Wealth” (2:05)

How We Ruined Hawaiian Culture

“How We Ruined Hawaiian Culture” (9:41)

videos of the culture of Hawaii | HVCB Cultural Training - Hawaiian Culture 101

“HVCB Cultural Training – Hawaiian Culture 101”

videos of Hawaiian culture | Interesting Facts About Sex in Ancient Hawaii

“Interesting Facts About Sex in Ancient Hawaii” (8:31)

Introduction to Hawaiian Culture

“Introduction to Hawaiian Culture” (7:11)

Island Connection - Indigenous Rights 2005"

“Island Connection – Indigenous Rights 2005” (1:00:06)

videos of Hawaiian culture| Kaulana Mahina: The Hawaiian Moon Calendar

“Kaulana Mahina: The Hawaiian Moon Calendar” (53:27)

Kawika Winter on Hawaiian Culture

“Kawika Winter on Hawaiian Culture” (1:18)

Kekuni Blaisdell Explains the Hawaiian Concept of Piko

“Kekuni Blaisdell Explains the Hawaiian Concept of Piko” (3:38)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Kipuka: The Story of the Legendary Hawaiian Paradise

“Kipuka: The Story of the Legendary Hawaiian Paradise” (2:46)

Kua O Ka La - Huaka'i 'Aina Ho'oilina (7/10)

“Kua O Ka La – Huaka’i ‘Aina Ho’oilina (7/10)” (6:32)

Layers of Landscapes at Kawaihae, Hawaii - Archaeology Studio 065

“Layers of Landscapes at Kawaihae, Hawaii – Archaeology Studio 065” (21:02)

videos of the culture of Hawaii | Learn About Hawaiian Culture at Waimea Valley

“Learn About Hawaiian Culture at Waimea Valley” (4:24)

videos of the culture of Hawaii | Learning About Hawaiian Culture

“Learning About Hawaiian Culture” (8:35)

Look to the Source

“Look to the Source” (4:42)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Mahina - Hawaiian Moon Cycle

“Mahina – Hawaiian Moon Cycle” (6:22)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Makahiki, Hawea Heiau, Ahupua'a Maunalua to Punawai o Kanewai

“Makahiki, Hawea Heiau, Ahupua’a Maunalua to Punawai o Kanewai… “ (1:02:28)

Moolelo no Makapuu

“Moolelo no Makapuu” (6:39)

Nana I Ke Kumu VOL III HIGHLIGHTS

“Nana I Ke Kumu VOL III HIGHLIGHTS” (25:12)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Native Hawaiian Cultural Groups Clear Path for Pele

“Native Hawaiian Cultural Groups Clear Path for Pele” (1:19)

Na Waiwai - Hawaiian Values

“Na Waiwai – Hawaiian Values”

Pacific Islands Archaeology: Ancient Ocean-Crossing Migrations and Mobility

“Pacific Islands Archaeology: Ancient Ocean-Crossing Migrations and Mobility” (10:31)

videos of Hawaiian culture | PBS Hawai'i | Hiki No Episode 424 - Focus on Hawaiian Culture

“PBS Hawai’i | Hiki No Episode 424 – Focus on Hawaiian Culture” (24:49)

Pre-Summit Resources - Hi'uwai: A Hawaiian Cultural Practice as Shared by Kanani Aton

“Pre-Summit Resources – Hi’uwai: A Hawaiian Cultural Practice as Shared by Kanani Aton” (16:23)

“Puana Ka Ike – ‘Kaulana Mahina – The Hawaiian Moon Calendar’…” (53:27)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Roots and Culture

“Roots and Culture” (3:28)

Search for Talented Artisans to Preserve Hawaiian Culture

“Search for Talented Artisans to Preserve Hawaiian Culture” (3:05)

videos of the culture of Hawaii | Secrets of Hawaii

“Secrets of Hawaii” (43:45)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Story of Mokuula and Mokuhinia Pond in Lahaina, Maui

“Story of Mokuula and Mokuhinia Pond in Lahaina, Maui” (9:31)

TedX Honolulu - Dr. Pualani Kanaka'ole Kanahele - Haena: The Intense Breathe of the Sun

“TedX Honolulu – Dr. Pualani Kanaka’ole Kanahele – Haena: The Intense Breathe of the Sun” (15:33)

TedX Maui - Edwin 'Ekolu' Lindsey: Cultivating Cultural Seeds

“TedX Maui – Edwin ‘Ekolu’ Lindsey: Cultivating Cultural Seeds” (13:04)

videos of Hawaiian culture | The Hawaiian Archipelago by Isabella L. Bird, Read By Jane Bennett Part 3/3

“The Hawaiian Archipelago by Isabella L. Bird, Read By Jane Bennett Part 3/3″ (1:07:29)

The Hidden Curse of King Kamehameha the 1st

“The Hidden Curse of King Kamehameha the 1st” (59:55)

The Holoku in Cultural Context

“The Holoku in Cultural Context “ (38:18)

videos of the culture of Hawaii | The Magical Land of Hawaii: A Tour of Sacred Power Places

“The Magical Land of Hawaii: A Tour of Sacred Power Places” (3:44)

The Out of Taiwan Theory, Explained

“The Out of Taiwan Theory, Explained” (10:49)

The Role of Men in Hawaiian Culture with Keola Kawai'ula'iliahi Chan of 'Aha Kane

“The Role of Men in Hawaiian Culture with Keola Kawai’ula’iliahi Chan of ‘Aha Kane” (37:16)

videos of Hawaiian culture | The Story of the Luau: The History and Culture of the Luau

“The Story of the Luau: The History and Culture of the Luau” (11:28)

What is the Culture of Hawaii Like

“What is the Culture of Hawaii Like?” (9:14)

19th-Century Hawaiian Poi Pounders

“19th-Century Hawaiian Poi Pounders”

pre-contact

Aloha 'Aina, Part 1: Indigenous Life in Hawaii

“Aloha ‘Aina, Part 1: Indigenous Life in Hawaii” (18:19)

videos of the culture of Hawaii | Restoring Kaneiolouma, An Ancient Village Lost to Time

“Restoring Kaneiolouma, An Ancient Village Lost to Time” (5:48)

Tom Martel III - Hawaiian Archaeology

“Tom Martel III – Hawaiian Archaeology” (1:02:14)

war, weapons, and martial arts

videos of Hawaiian culture | A Brief Look at Lua, the Ancient Hawaiian Martial Art"

“A Brief Look at Lua, the Ancient Hawaiian Martial Art”

Ancient Hawaiian Special Forces

“Ancient Hawaiian Special Forces” (3:22)

Ancient Hawaiian Weapons

“Ancient Hawaiian Weapons” (1:25)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Ancient Warriors S01:E18 - The Hawaiians - Warriors of Paradise

“Ancient Warriors S01:E18 – The Hawaiians – Warriors of Paradise” (26:16)

Building Ancient Hawaiian Weapons

“Building Ancient Hawaiian Weapons” (0:51)

Damage From A Shark-Tooth Axe!

“Damage From A Shark-Tooth Axe!” (4:21)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Deadly Shark Tooth Weapons

“Deadly Shark Tooth Weapons” (8:08)

Don't Ignore Our Culture - A Visit with Kaniakea Wilson

“Don’t Ignore Our Culture – A Visit with Kaniakea Wilson” (27:39)

Hawaiian Cultural Festival 2019 - videos of Hawaiian culture | What is Lua?

“Hawaiian Cultural Festival 2019 – What is Lua?” (35:18)

Hawaiian Culture: Weapons

“Hawaiian Culture: Weapons” (6:29)

Hawaiian Warrior Ghost Stories

“Hawaiian Warrior Ghost Stories” (10:33)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Hawaiian Weapons

“Hawaiian Weapons” (1:42)

Lua: A Right of Passage - Hawaiian Martial Arts Hoike, July 24, 2011

“Lua: A Right of Passage – Hawaiian Martial Arts Hoike, July 24, 2011” (3:42)

Lua: Art of Defense of Kanaka Maoli

“Lua: Art of Defense of Kanaka Maoli” (3:31)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Lua - Spiritual Warriors of Hawaii

“Lua – Spiritual Warriors of Hawaii” (4:23)

Na Mea Kaua Hawaii - The Traditional Hawaiian Weapons of War

“Na Mea Kaua Hawaii – The Traditional Hawaiian Weapons of War”

Polynesian Martial Arts

“Polynesian Martial Arts” (21:19)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Testing With My Swordfish Bill Swords

“Testing With My Swordfish Bill Swords” (8:32)

The Secret Hawaiian Martial Art: Lua

“The Secret Hawaiian Martial Art: Lua “ (3:44)

"Traditional Hawaiian Weapons

“Traditional Hawaiian Weapons” (5:24)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Traditional Hawaiian Weapons

“Traditional Hawaiian Weapons” (21:05)

Umi Kai: Hawaiian Weaponry and Martial Arts

“Umi Kai: Hawaiian Weaponry and Martial Arts” (28:11)

Warrior Women: Ancient Hawaiian Cultural Art of Lua with Kumu Michelle Manu

“Warrior Women: Ancient Hawaiian Cultural Art of Lua with Kumu Michelle Manu” (1:17:25)

perspectives

Voyaging Deeper: Feeling the Spirit of Hawaii and Polynesia

“Voyaging Deeper: Feeling the Spirit of Hawaii and Polynesia” (2:17)

videos of Hawaiian culture | What Pacific Islanders Want You to Know

“What Pacific Islanders Want You to Know” (5:24)

other stuff

Black People in Polynesia | The Original Hawaiians and Collective Conscious

“Black People in Polynesia | The Original Hawaiians and Collective Conscious” (8:47)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Interesting Similarities Between Native Americans of Hawaii and Indians of the Subcontinent

“Interesting Similarities Between Native Americans of Hawaii and Indians of the Subcontinent” (5:59)

Maui Marathon: Native Hawaiian History of Long-Distance Running

“Maui Marathon: Native Hawaiian History of Long-Distance Running” (2:48)

People of the Sea - Hawai'i Rooted

People of the Sea – Hawai’i Rooted” (3:08)

videos of Hawaiian culture | Pua Carnation - Vintage Hawaiian Yesteryear Series - Old 16 mm Film

“Pua Carnation – Vintage Hawaiian Yesteryear Series – Old 16 mm Film” (1:35)

Untold treasures await you in The Great Hawaiian Bazaar!

If you have a taste for history, we invite you to WisdomMaps: The Future of the Past!