VIP Soft Opening of Duty-Free Shoppers Galleria Waikiki
A momentous occasion unfolded this past Monday as the highly anticipated VIP soft opening of Duty-Free Shoppers Galleria Waikiki took center stage. Nestled in the heart of Waikiki, this shopping haven is all set to revolutionize the retail landscape in Hawaii. While guests were thrilled to get a glimpse of the luxurious offerings, there…
Stuff Da Bus Back-to-School Drive: Join Raising Cane’s in Pearl City to Support Education! Exciting Sponsors On Board!
Gear up, folks, because there’s an incredible event happening in Pearl City that you won’t want to miss! Raising Cane’s, the beloved chicken finger joint, is stepping up its game to give back to the community with a Stuff Da Bus Back-to-School Supply Drive & Celebration. Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 16th, 2023,…
Roberts Hawaii Powers Up: Introducing Our New Electric Motor Coaches and School Buses
Aloha, friends and partners! We at Roberts Hawaii are thrilled to share some electrifying news with you. We’ve recently expanded our fleet with the addition of five new electric buses. This includes three electric motorcoach buses and two electric school buses. Coupled with our existing electric school bus, our current electric vehicle (EV) fleet…
Steering Towards a Sustainable Future: The Executive Committee of Roberts Hawaii Previews the Skyline
June 30, 2023, will mark the commencement of a transformative era in transportation for Honolulu, with the launch of the highly anticipated Skyline, also known as the Rail. A few days prior to this historic event, an exclusive experience was granted to the Executive Committee of Roberts Hawaii, who had the privilege of previewing…
Five Enthralling Facts About the Merrie Monarch Festival
Every year during the week that follows Easter Sunday, the small town of Hilo on the Big Island of Hawai’i comes alive with the sights, sounds, and spirit of hula at the Merrie Monarch Festival. Known as the world’s premier event celebrating the traditional Hawaiian dance, this week-long festival honors King David Kalākaua, the…
5 Ways Hawaii Does Winter
BY: MARIA KANAI While winter in Hawaii isn’t quite full of typical, traditional Christmas images: white snow, sweater weather or a roaring fireplace, we’ve got plenty of Christmas spirit of our own! Here are some of our favorite ways we do winter … island-style! 1. Holiday Feasting You know it’s a party when there’s a pile of slippers (slippahs)! crowding the front door. Our Christmas parties tend to morph into an all-day, potluck-style feast with a revolving door of guests: parents, kids, aunties, uncles, tutus, friends, grandkids, and so on – maybe because we live in a state where so many homes are made up of multi-generational families. Some of our family-favorite dishes during the holidays include: Kalua turkey: Slow-cooked shredded turkey with a deep, smoky-salty flavor Pumpkin crunch: All the aunties make this! The crust holds a sweet pumpkin…
Oahu Events To Fill Your Summer
Mark your calendar! From hula festivals and ocean sports to live music and entertainment, the long days of summer are the perfect time to take advantage of Oahu’s many outdoor events and activities. Plan your trip now to soak in Hawaii’s warm, balmy weather along with all the culture, sports and music the islands have…
Ring in the Lunar New Year with These Good Luck Rituals
The Lunar New Year – or Chinese New Year – is right around the corner and in Hawaii, it’s a pretty big deal. From block party celebrations to household traditions, the coming of the New Year gathers people together as they wish one another good fortune and honor ancestors. The date of the Lunar New…
DO’S and DON’TS For This Labor Day Weekend
Summer may be over but you can still enjoy one last hurrah this long Labor Day weekend on the shores of Oahu. With weather hovering in the 80’s, lots of sun and balmy trade winds, outdoor activities are always a sure thing. From annual cultural festivities to sporting events, there is a full of lineup…
Makahiki Games: The Hawaiian Olympics
For Native Hawaiians, it wasn’t the lighting of a torch but the appearance of a star that signified the opening of the games. The appearance of the Makalii, also known as the Pleiades, in the eastern sky would mark the Hawaiian New Year and the start of the Makahiki (pronounced mah-kah-hee-kee) season. Makahiki was a time for the Hawaiians to honor Lono, the god of rain, agriculture, harvest, peace and fertility. Alii (chiefs) of each island traveled clockwise to the various ahupuaa (or districts) holding Lono’s image atop a long pole collecting tributes for Lono as well as taxes from their tenants such as taro, sweet potatoes, dried fish, clothing and rare bird feathers. Some of these taxes were stored away as emergency supplies and some shared with lesser alii, but most were redistributed and used for the celebrations. The…