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Courtesy of Cirque du Soleil. Photo by Ray Mark.<\/p><\/div>\n

For too long, visitors have only known Waik\u012bk\u012b as a bustling tourist destination with high-end shopping, packed beaches and the world-famous mai tai. That is changing. More Native Hawaiians are reclaiming this space and reintroducing traditions once lost to the postcard image of white sand and palm trees.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before visiting these attractions, it’s helpful to understand the history of Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s most popular tourist destination.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Very Brief History of Waik\u012bk\u012b<\/b><\/h3>\n

Long before Capt. James Cook arrived on Kaua\u02bbi, Waik\u012bk\u012b \u2013 Hawaiian for \u201cspouting waters\u201d \u2013 was covered in wetland<\/span> lo\u02bbi kalo<\/span><\/i> (taro fields) and <\/span>loko i\u02bba<\/span><\/i> (fishponds). In the late 1700s, King Kamehame I took up residency here, and it was a popular retreat for royalty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Everything began to change in the 1820s when American missionaries arrived to convert <\/span>Kanaka Maoli<\/span><\/i> (Native Hawaiians) to Christianity. Foreigners moved into Waik\u012bk\u012b, immigrant laborers came to O\u02bbahu to work sugarcane plantations and Matson steamships began bringing visitors to see \u201cparadise.\u201d By the late 1800s, the first hotels opened in Waik\u012bk\u012b, and former plantation workers began planting rice in what had once been <\/span>kalo<\/span><\/i> fields.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1893, with the help of the U.S. military, American businessmen illegally overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy. Five years later, despite the efforts of Queen Lili\u02bboukalani and the Hawaiian people, the United States annexed the Kingdom of Hawai\u02bbi.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1906, the Honolulu Board of Health declared Waik\u012bk\u012b\u2019s wetlands a public health threat, which led to dredging, the creation of the Ala Wai Canal and the filling in of fishponds and wetlands to make way for real estate development \u2013 now home to Waik\u012bk\u012b\u2019s hotels, businesses and beaches. Homes that once belonged to Hawaiian royalty were demolished.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By the 1960s, Waik\u012bk\u012b hotels were at full occupancy, and, second only to New York City, it had become the most popular vacation destination in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Waik\u012bk\u012b Beach. Courtesy of Hawai\u02bbi Tourism Authority. Photo by Ben Ono<\/p><\/div>\n

Today,<\/span> Waik\u012bk\u012b attractions that share Hawaiian culture<\/b> can be found in art exhibitions, performances and even a world-renowned circus. Each one introduces the area to visitors in a whole new light \u2013 and should not be missed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u2018Auana: Cirque du Soleil<\/b><\/h3>\n

This year, Cirque du Soleil launched its first resident production in Hawai\u02bbi. Held at The Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel, <\/span>\u02bbAuana<\/span><\/i> \u2013 <\/span>meaning \u201cto wander\u201d or \u201cveer off the beaten\u201d path \u2013<\/span>\u00a0tells the story of Waik\u012bk\u012b told through a Hawaiian lens, featuring Cirque\u2019s signature acrobatics, sound design and visual artistry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Show director Neil Dorward worked with a Native Hawaiian creative team to ensure that every element of the production reflects community voices and the entire production is told in \u02bbolelo<\/em> Hawai\u02bbi (Hawaiian language).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Performances are Wednesday through Sunday at 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

purchase tickets<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Special Deals:<\/strong><\/p>\n

From now through 2026, guests who book a stay at any OUTRIGGER property recieve 10% off tickets to <\/span>\u2018Auana<\/span><\/i>. Click <\/span>here<\/span><\/a> to view special resort rates and package deals. \u2018Auana<\/i> tickets must be purchased separately to receive the discount.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kama\u2018\u0101ina will also recieve a discount of up to 30% off tickets and <\/span>The Aloha Friday offer allows locals to receive a free keiki<\/em> (child) ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket for Friday performances. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Family Pack offer, available to all guests, provides up to 15% off when purchasing a minimum of four tickets, including at least one adult and one child. To redeem, visit <\/span>cirquedusoleil.com\/auana<\/span><\/a> and view all current offers under the Deals tab.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Auana<\/a>

Courtesy of Cirque du Soleil. Photo by Ray Mark.<\/p><\/div>\n

In The Southern Sun<\/b><\/h3>\n

Presented by global art collective POW! WOW! and curated by local artist Kamea Hadar<\/span>, this immersive art experience located <\/span>on Kal\u0101kaua Avenue <\/span>at the Hyatt Regency Waik\u012bk\u012b Beach Resort and Spa traces Waik\u012bk\u012b\u2019s layered history through murals and interactive installations. This<\/span> first-ever street art exhibit in Waik\u012bk\u012b<\/span><\/a> is rooted in Native Hawaiian perspectives of place, seasonality and cultural memory.<\/span><\/p>\n

purchase tickets<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\""\u2018\u0100ina<\/a>

“\u2018\u0100ina Wonderland & Ahupua\u2019a Hale” by illustrator and owner of Punky Aloha Studios Shar Tuiasoa. Photo by Sarah Burchard.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Return of Kapaemahu<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu are an ancient sacred site of healing located on Waik\u012bk\u012b Beach, across from<\/span> the Hyatt Regency Waik\u012bk\u012b Beach Resort and Spa. <\/span>The Return of Kapaemahu<\/span><\/a> is a free hula show presented by Qwaves Kanaka Pakipika \u2013 a local non-profit “dedicated to acceptance, respect and inclusion for all” \u2013 as part of their Lei Pua \u02bbAla<\/em>, or “garland of fragrant flowers,” project. The performance shares the centuries-old story of Tahitian m\u0101h\u016b<\/em>\u00a0(a third gender, an individual who embodies both male and female spirit) and the healer stones, which remain deeply significant in Hawaiian culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The show is performed every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the K\u016bhi\u014d Beach Hula Mound near the Duke Kahanamoku Statue.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo by Mahina Choy Ellis<\/p><\/div>\n

Wahi Pana: K\u016b\u2018ena\u2018ena at Kapi\u02bbolani Park<\/b><\/h3>\n

Wahi Pana<\/span><\/a>, or storied places, is an island-wide public art initiative f<\/span>unded by the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge. It <\/span>explores the complex history of Hawaiian land through 11 site-specific multimedia installations by <\/span>Native Hawaiian artists and storytellers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Each site, located across O\u02bbahu, invites visitors to reflect on history through <\/span>sculptures, photography, poetry and <\/span>mele<\/span><\/i> (music). <\/span>From 2025 to 2028, visitors can walk the area of each exhibit to engage with its stories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In Waik\u012bk\u012b, <\/span>K\u016b\u2018ena\u2018ena at Kapi\u02bbolani Park<\/span><\/a> features a series of images that honor the brilliance of traditional Hawaiian knowledge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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K\u016b\u2018ena\u2018ena at Kapi\u02bbolani Park. <\/span>Photo Courtesy of Wahi Pana.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For too long, visitors have only known Waik\u012bk\u012b as a bustling tourist destination with high-end shopping, packed beaches and the world-famous mai tai. That is changing. More Native Hawaiians are reclaiming this space and reintroducing traditions once lost to the postcard image of white sand and palm trees. 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