According to the Maui Luau official website, lei--whether they're comprised of flowers or shells–– are synonymous with the islands. These adornments were worn by ancient Hawaiians for ceremonial ...

Discover the lesser-known roles of lei in Hawaiian culture and learn thoughtful tips to select the perfect lei for each occasion “Any kind of moment in life calls for lei,” said Makana Mānoa, an ...

Culture shock opened doors for personal growth, said BYU–Hawaii students. From exploring new aspects of identity to navigating self-reliance and adapting to different learning environments, students ...

Click here for a multimedia version of this story. What began as a teenage admiration of photographers became a personal passion when Vioanna Obley, a junior from Samoa majoring in health and human ...

Plagiarism and inspiration may share similarities, but both are entirely different from each other, said three BYU-Hawaii students. Kantima Romyasai, a junior from Thailand majoring in elementary ...

From birthing sites to godly realms, the islands of Hawaii have perpetually stored spiritual energy called mana in places of cultural significance, according to information from the Department of Land ...

According to creativeartsguild.org, each Chinese Zodiac animal is believed to represent distinct personality traits such as the Rat’s cleverness or the Horse’s leadership shaping the characteristics ...

The history of Chinese languages Both Mandarin and Cantonese have become practically synonymous with “Chinese,” but their origins are different. Mandarin is spoken throughout China today as its ...

Tips for making diverse friendships Tzu Shuan Yu, a junior majoring in elementary education from Taiwan, said having roommates and friends from different countries enriched her life. Those friendships ...

Cowboys are known for their place in the wild American West in the late 1800s, but the Paniolo Preservation Society website says cowboys on the islands of Hawai’i were thriving in the 1830s, long ...

Often spoken of as a single entity, the African continent consists of 54 countries rich in values and diverse in cultures. BYU-Hawaii students from Africa cleared up common misconceptions portrayed by ...

From the comforting imagery of the iron rod to the pursuit of divine guidance, BYU–Hawaii students said during their college years, they hold fast to their faith while striving to uplift and support ...