Da Long an’ Da Short
Inspired by her new short haircut, Tita shares Hawaiian, Filipino, Japanese and Chinese beliefs, customs and superstitions about haircuts.
Da Perfeck Food
Tita talks about her love of poi and the annual East Maui Taro Festival happening in Hana.
Da Lei of da Land
Tita tells it like it is: May Day is Lei Day in Hawai‘i; Garlands of flowers everywhere. . . .
Tita Would Go
Pidgin-speaking Tita answers the question: Where does someone from Hawaii go on vacation? She shares all about getting off the rock and exploring.
Tita Fashionistah
Our local authority shares her fashion advice on what the well-dressed tita wears—and why.
Eh, Show Respeck!
This popular legend set in the forests of Kauai shares the story of Hawaiian fire goddess Pele and her sacred ohelo berries.
A Not So Scary Plot
Tita shares her memories of Halloween growing up on the islands and the family traditions of putting food on the family graves of past loved ones.
Maddahs an’ Suns
Reflecting on Mother's Day, Tita shares a story about Hawaiian demigod Maui and his mother, goddess Hina.
Da Odda May Days
For Maui born Tita, Kathy Collins, this month brings three reasons to celebrate here in Hawaii, including May Day, Mothers Day and Boys Day.
Dis Bon Connected to da Mem’ry Bone
Tita talks about Maui's Obon dances, and visiting with the spirit of her Okinawan grandfather.
Da bes’, once upon a time
To me, da Bes’ of Maui—den an’ now an’ always—is da people. And da people make Maui . . . da Bes’!
