Subscribe to our newsletter Promotions, new travel guides, giveaways and more . Directly to your inbox. Email Subscribe 1. Discovering the enchanting beauty of Anse source d'Argent, Seychelles Famed for being one of the most photographed beaches on the planet, Anse Source d'Argent is a sight to behold. Its dazzling white sands are lapped by shallow emerald waters, backed by some of La Digue's most beautiful granite boulders and shaded by craning coconut palms From @puche_etk 2. Dublin’s sunsets and sunrises are truly a sight to behold Dublin is known as the
Lava is bursting through the earth 20 kilometers away from the main volcano cone, which gives scientists the chance to study the volcano like never before.
They may not be “under the radar” but these well-known spots on Oahu are certainly worth a visit…
The saga of Pele's youngest sister Hiiaka is a heroic quest across the Hawaiian archipelago. It conveys a perspective of women throughout Hawaiian culture.
Organic local Midwest Soywax, long lasting and petroleum free. Hand molded with love! *Due to the soft nature of organic soy wax and detail level of this mold, beware there may be imperfections in the cast! We use a special harder pillar formula to prevent this as much as possible, but find it is a small price to pay for low VOCs and better air quality than the petroleum based counterpart.
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A lava lake within Halema‘uma‘u produced nighttime glow that was visible via HVO’s Webcam during the past week. As of Thursday, April 3, the lava level for the week had been relatively steady…
Menehune are said to be small people and superb craftspeople, who lived in Hawaiʻi before Polynesian settlers. It is believed that some fish ponds attributed to the Menehune still exist. Original Size: 36" x 48"
Kelly Hu during Frankie B. Fashion Show & Event at Lake Hollywood Park at Lake Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, California, United States.
•••MADE TO ORDER••• For bar stools, we recommend 70cms in height. Hawaii was a mythic land full of tiki-masked warriors as well as unique and interesting gods and legends. Ku: God of war (red design) Ku was the husband of the goddess Hina, suggesting a complementary dualism as the word ku in the Hawaiian language means “standing up” while one meaning of ‘hina’ is “fallen down.” Ku is worshipped under many names, including Ku-ka-ili-moku, the “Seizer of Land” (a feather-god, the guardian of Kamehameha). Rituals included human sacrifice, which was not part of the worship of the other gods. Ku, Kane, and Lono caused light to shine in upon the world. They are uncreated gods who have existed from eternity. Lono – Ancient Tiki God of Fertility and Peace (Green design) In Hawaiian mythology, Lono is a fertility and music god who descended to Earth on a rainbow to marry Laka. In agricultural and planting traditions, Lono was identified with rain and food plants. He was one of the four gods (with Ku, Kane, and his twin brother Kanaloa) who existed before the world was created. Lono was also the god of peace. In his honor, the great annual festival of the Makahiki was held. Kane– Ancient Tiki God of Light and Life (yellow design) In Hawaiian mythology, Kane Milohai is the father of the tiki gods Ka-moho-ali’i, Pele (whom he exiled to Hawaii), Kapo, Namaka and Hi’iaka by Haumea. He created the sky, earth and upper heaven and gave Kumu-Honua the garden. He owned a tiny seashell that, when placed on the ocean’s waves, turned into a huge sailboat. The user of the boat had merely to state his destination and the boat took him there. In agricultural and planting traditions, Kane was identified with the sun. The word Kane alone means “man”. As a creative force, Kane was the heavenly father of all men. As he was the father of all living things, he was a symbol of life in nature. In many chants and legends of Ancient Hawaii, Kane is paired with the god Kanaloa, and is considered one of the four great Hawaiian divinities along with Kanaloa, Ku, and Lono. Alternatively known as Kane, Kane-Hekili (“thunderer” or “lightning breaking through the sky”), Kane Hoalani. Kanaloa – Ancient Tiki God the Sea (blue design) Kanaloa is the local form of a Polynesian deity generally connected with the sea. In the traditions of Ancient Hawaii, Kanaloa is symbolized by the squid, and is typically associated with Kane in legends and chants where they are portrayed as complementary powers. For example: Kane was called upon during the building of a canoe, Kanaloa during the sailing of it; Kane governed the northern edge of the ecliptic, Kanaloa the southern; Kanaloa points to hidden springs, and Kane then taps them out. In this way, they represent a divine duality of wild and taming forces like those observed in Indo-European chief god-pairs like Odin-Tyr and Mitra-Varuna, and like the popular yin-yang of Chinese Taoism. Each God is carved from sustainable felled timber from an ancient woodland in the Lake District. Initially shaped with a chainsaw the carving are finished with hand chisels, angle grinder and carving knifes. The carvings are made to order and vary slightly from piece to piece, making your purchase unique. They can be painted as pictured (at no extra cost) or left natural (subtle blow torch colouring). Follow us at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greensmithcarvings/ Instagram: @greensmithcarving
Can you see her in the lava? Many say Madame Pele appears to be looking down.
Tropical indoor/outdoor plant. Favorite of many people. The Ti or TOOTIE FRUITY plant needs temperatures between 70-110 degrees, full sun and high humidity. Hawaiians plant Ti around their homes for good luck, for the leaves are sometimes worn to scare off the evil spirits and attract the good spirits. It is a top landscaping plant of Florida. Very easy to grow indoors in a window area of an office or home. Plants love plant food, large planters and water to show off their height and colors. Gar-Zen Botanical Designs located in South Florida ships an organic Chem-Free rooted plant-not cuttings, ready to plant and it will constantly grow new leaves of its glowing pink. Plant can get as high as 10' and spread 4 ft. USDA Zones 9-11. Plant cant not tolerate temps below 60 degrees. Gar-Zen Botanical Designs is a Black & Minority women owned business. We do not ship any of our plants in plastic pots. These pots wind up polluting yards, streams, lakes and landfills. Your plant arrives in a biodegradable florist wrapping that is safe. No cancelations, refunds, replacements or exchanges. Organically Grown in the USA Florida Ag# 4802858 Full Plant Not Cuttings Arrives in a gift box Customer Service is Always Available.
It's safe to say that most people recognize Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson from his wrestling days and beyond. He has been in Central Intelligence, Furious 7, The Other Guys and now, he is voicing demigod, Maui, in Disney's upcoming animated feature film…
Hi, everyone! As many of you know, this is a summer of travels for me and the boys. We just returned from an amazing month in Taiwan, and soon, we’ll be spending a few weeks by Lake Michigan …
This set of 10 awesome Polynesian style wall masks is hand-carved from wood, then hand-stained and hand painted. Each mask measures approximately 12 inches tall, and 4 1/2 to 5 inches wide. They look great on walls in patios, living rooms, offices, bedrooms, even in kitchens.These wall masks makes a great gift for friends and family. PLEASE ALLOW FOR VARIATION IN SIZE AND COLOR, MASKS ARE ALL HANDMADE. *****2 or 3 masks will be different than pictured***** Colors of drinks vary. Awesome art for any tiki bar!!! PANTS ARE ALL DIFFERENT COLORS All handmade and hand painted! Mask set varies in designs a little. For example instead of a sun you could get a pineapple or turtle.
It's only open a few months a year, but it's a can't-miss drive!