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KE ALOHA ‘ĀINA. I bid you a fond welcome to the historic land of Helumoa and Royal Hawaiian Center, and invite you to enjoy the gathering place of Waikīkī. Step into The Royal Grove, our open-air courtyard and cultural hub, to learn a hula with Puake‘ala Mann. She’s been sharing Hawai‘i’s cultural dance with the world since 1984. Take a leisurely walk through the Pā‘ina Lānai Food Court for fast, casual fare. In the evenings, relax in the lānai overlooking The Royal Grove and enjoy hula and Hawaiian music from Hawai‘i’s top entertainers. If time is on your side, explore the Lau Niu Restaurant Dining level for THE ROYAL GROVE AN OASIS RICH WITH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE. CULTURAL LESSONS FROM HULA AND ‘UKULELE TO LAUHALA WEAVING AND KEIKI HULA. SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOW US

international cuisine and exotic cocktails. And don’t forget to shop the luxury fashion on Kalākaua Avenue, or peruse the trendy island boutiques within our refreshing interior atriums. Royal Hawaiian Center became a part of the Waikīkī landscape in 1979. Next year, we will celebrate 40 years of Hawaiian culture, international dining, renowned shopping and more. The following pages will help you make the most of your time at The Center. I’m sure your experience here will bring you back again, and we look forward to your next visit. E luana a nanea mai i nā nani o Helumoa. Please enjoy the beauty of Royal Hawaiian Center.

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FA S H I O N

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CULTURAL Join expert kumu (teachers) in the art of lei making, weaving, hula and more! ‘Ukulele Lesson

Lauhala Weaving

MONDAY

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HULA LESSON 10 AM

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THE ROYAL GROVE Hula Kahiko

Enjoy live Hawaiian entertainment at this gathering place in Waikïkï. The Royal Grove, in the heart of Royal Hawaiian Center, is the busiest Hawaiian music and hula scene in Waikīkī. By daylight or torchlight, The Royal Grove is the idyllic locale for the very best in authentic Hawaiian entertainment.

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Saturdays, 6-6:30 PM

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The history of Hawai‘i is

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of music during a series

the evening while you listen

traditions that have

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of concerts starting

to the nahenahe (sweet)

survived over Hawai‘i’s

mark instruments of Mele

at 6 p.m. on the first

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history. The oli (chants)

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The series features talent

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NĀMAKA AND THE NIGHT MARCHERS

A NEW TALE OF ROAMING SPIRITS BY MONTE MCCOMBER ILLUSTRATIONS BY JESSICA KE‘ALA TRANSLATION BY ELI LĪHAUANU MAIOHO

This year, our quarterly culture series takes inspiration from Hawai‘i’s storytelling traditions. We revisit them. We reimagine them. And from their framework, we weave a new story. This is the second of a two-part series about Nāmaka and the Night Marchers. Read the series in its entirety at rmagazinewaikiki.com. Nāmaka paced along the edges of the lo‘i kalo (taro patch). One of his

Ma Ka ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Hawaiian Translation

favorite sights was that of the valley

Hele wāwae akula ‘o Nāmaka ma ke

filled with green, heart-shaped leaves,

kuauna lo‘i kalo. I kekahi mau lā i hala

and it was his grandmother’s way with

iho nei, ua luhi ‘o ia i ka hana ma ia mau

words that first helped him fall in love

lo‘i kalo, a ua hau‘oli ‘o ia i ka pau ‘ana o

with their beauty.

ia mau hana, akā, i kēia manawa ua nani

Nāmaka sat and stared at the fluid

nō i ka no‘ono‘o kūhohonu. He punahele

movement of the valley’s reflection in

na Nāmaka ka ‘ikena o ke awāwa piha

the clear water. It would be easy for

i ka lau kalo ‘ōma‘oma‘o, a ‘o nā ‘ōlelo a

him to go against his gut feeling and

kona kupuna wahine kai hō‘ike mua iā

accept the village’s view that Pana‘ewa

ia i ia nani.

had fallen to his death. Doing so would

Noho ihola ‘o Nāmaka a nānā i ka

allow him to mourn his mentor and

holu mālie ana o ke aka o ke awāwa ma

move on with his life like everyone

ka wai a‘ia‘i. Kohu mea lā, he ma‘alahi

else already had done. The other

kona hō‘ole ‘ana i ka mana‘o a kona

choice was terrifying. It meant doing

na‘au a ‘aelike ‘o ia me ka po‘e o kauhale

something he had never done before—

ua hā‘ule ‘o Pana‘ewa a make. Inā hana

doing it without guidance, and doing

‘o ia pēlā, e hiki iā ia ke kani‘uhū a pau

it alone. This other choice could also

ka ‘eha, e like me kā ka po‘e ‘ē a‘e i hana

possibly end his life.

ai. He weliweli ‘ino ke koho ‘alua. He ‘a‘a

Nāmaka stood, placed his hand to

ke koho ‘alua, i ke ala ‘ike ‘ole ‘ia, me ke

his brow and looked up. Kau i ka lolo or

kōkua ‘ole, e hana mehameha nō, a e

high noon when the sun is at its peak.

make nō paha.

He turned his gaze in the direction of

Kū hou ‘o Nāmaka, kau kona lima

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Kaiwalu Cliff. You would look for me,

ma kona lae a nānā i luna. Kau ka lā i ka

if things were the other way around.

lolo. Nānā ‘o ia iā Kaiwalu. Inā ‘o‘oe nō ia,

Nāmaka remembered his encounter

e huli i‘o nō ‘oe ia‘u. Ho‘omana‘o mai ‘o

with the menehune and recalled that

Nāmaka i kona hui ‘ana me nā menehune,

Pana‘ewa had instructed him to

a ua kauoha ‘o Pana‘ewa iā ia e ‘ohi i nā

gather the leaves of the alena plant.

lau alena. Na kona mau wāwae i ho‘oholo

Somehow his feet made the final

nona, a holo akula i uka i ka ulu lā‘au

decision for him. He was now running,

ma uka, towards the forest. He jumped over a pair of large rocks

“E mālama ana paha ia mau lau alena iaʻu? Manaʻo au e holo pono ana nō.” “Will the alena leaves protect me? I hope this works.”

Hō‘ea koke ‘o ia i ka nahele o ka ululā‘au.

whose bases had long ago sunken

Ho‘omaha iki ‘o ia me kona umauma e

into the ground. His next several steps

pōhā ana i kona holo wiki ‘ana mai lalo

delivered him into the thickness of the

a‘e o ke awāwa. He anu iki ma ka malu o

forest. He stopped to catch his breath,

nā kumu lā‘au like ‘ole e kū kia‘i ana i ka

chest heaving from his upward dash

piko o ke kuahiwi. Me he mea lā kohu

from the valley below. The temperature

kipu ke honi aku. He pāhe‘ehe‘e nā lau

was cooler in the shade of the many

o ka honua ma lalo o ka wāwae. E aho e

trees that stood sentry at the

hele wāwae me ka mālie.

mountain’s summit. The air smelled

“‘O ka wao akua kēia, kahi a nā akua

of wet, decaying plant life. The damp

e noho ai ma ko lākou kinona mea

forest litter was slick underfoot.

kanu. Pono ‘oe e ho‘okupu aku me ke oli

Best to walk now.

ma mua o kāu ‘ohi ‘ana i ko lākou mau

“This is the wao akua where the

kinolau. Pono‘oe e noi.”Me ka ho‘omaopopo

gods manifest themselves in their plant

‘ana i kā Pana‘ewa mau ‘ōlelo a‘oa‘o,

form. You must offer a chant before

oli akula ‘o Nāmaka. Hele a huli ‘o ia i

you gather their kinolau. You must ask

nā mea kanu alena. ‘A‘ole ulu ia ma nā

permission.” Remembering Pana‘ewa’s

pū‘ulu e like me na mea kanu ‘ē a‘e. Ua

teachings, Nāmaka intoned a chant.

‘ohi ‘o ia i ka nui kūpono o nā lau mai ka

Nāmaka moved about looking for

mea kanu ho‘okahi, a ho‘okomo ‘o ia i

alena plants. He was careful to not over

loko o kā Pana‘ewa kīhene ‘ie‘ie. He nui

harvest leaves from a single one. He

kahi a Nāmaka i hele a ‘ohi ai i nā lau a

placed them in Pana‘ewa’s ‘ie‘ie bowl. He

lawa kūpono. Pono ‘o ia nā lau he nui e

needed an adequate amount to spread

pīpī ma ka honua; i hāli‘i nā lau alena e

on the ground, creating a loose blanket

noho ai. E mālama ana paha ia mau lau

of alena upon which to sit.

alena ia‘u? Ua mālama ‘ole paha ia mau

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Lele akula ‘o ia i luna a‘e o kekahi mau pōhaku nui i pa‘a ma ka honua.

lau iā ‘oe? E loa‘a koke ana iā Nāmaka nā pane o kāna mau nīnau. Aia ka lā i ke komohana.

his questions soon. The sun was now

‘O Muku kēia pō. Hele akula ‘o Nāmaka

in the west. Tonight is Muku. Nāmaka

mai ka ulu lā‘au a i Kaiwalu. Loa‘a maila

made his way from the forest to

kahi kūpono, he pū‘ulu pōhaku kokoke

Kaiwalu. A grouping of large boulders

i kekahi kumu lā‘au. Ma ia wahi, hiki iā

next to a tree provided the ideal spot.

ia ke pe‘e ma nā pōhaku. pīpī akula ‘o

From this vantage point, the boulders

ia i nā lau alena. Ho‘one‘e ‘o ia i nā lau

were a natural barrier. He spread the

me kona mau lima a poepoe maila. I

leaves about, forming a circular shape.

kona noho ana, ne‘e li‘ili‘i ‘o ia a ‘olu‘olu.

The sun was now below the horizon.

Ua napo‘o ihola ka lā. Mana‘o au e holo

I hope this works.

pono ana nō.

He sat for some time and became

Noho ihola‘o ia no kekahi wā a māluhiluhi

sleepy. His eyelids slid shut. Then, a

maila. Pani ihola kona mau maka. Hō‘ala

sound woke him. His heart leapt. The

maila kekahi kani iā ia. Puoho a‘ela kona

din came again and this time he could

pu‘uwai. Pā hou mai ia kani, a i kēia

feel the sound resonate in his chest. A

manawa e ho‘okapalili ana ia kani i kona

low thud. He could still hear the ocean.

umauma. He kamumu ha‘aha‘a. Mau

He heard the waves crash and then

nō kona lohe ‘ana i ke kai. He kamumu

recede. And another. Each time the

ha‘aha‘a hou. Lohe ‘o ia i ka po‘i ‘ana o ka

intensity of feeling the sound grew. He

nalu a me ke kahe ‘ana o ke kai. A he mea

resisted the temptation to flee. He was

hou aku. Pi‘i maila ka nui o ke kani. Hō‘ole

truly scared. I’m alone. And then

‘o ia i kona ‘i‘ini e holo aku. Ua maka‘u

another dull thud. He could feel the vibrations in his

(Previous spread) The night marchers turn their eyes towards Nāmaka. (Opposite) Inset of taro leaves. (Above) Alena leaves to protect Nāmaka. (Inset below) Pana‘ewa’s ‘ie‘ie bowl filled with leaves.

maoli nō ‘o ia. He mehameha au. A laila he kamumu hou aku. E pā ana ke kapalili

ears, chest and lower body. Something

ma kona mau pepeiao, ma kona umauma,

in the dark caught his attention. Against

a ma kona paukū kino. Pau kona kino

the dark night he could see darker

holo‘oko‘a i ke kapalili. Nānā ‘o ia i ‘ō a i

silhouettes moving. He trained his eyes

‘ane‘i, akā pa‘akikī ka ‘ike ‘ana. ‘Ike ‘ē akula

on the spot and his sight adjusted.

‘o ia i kekahi mea ma ka pō‘ele‘ele. Pipī ‘o

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Nāmaka could make out the many

ia i kona mau maka. Ma ka pō‘ele‘ele, ‘ike

silhouettes.

‘o ia i kekahi mau aka pōuliuli. Hākilo ‘o ia

He stood up slightly to get a better

i ia wahi kiko‘ī, a hele a ma‘a kona maka

view. They’re people. Or were people.

i ka pō. ‘Ike ‘o ia i mau aka. Kū li‘ili‘i ‘o ia i

They have no legs. He squinted again and

mea e ‘ike kūpono ai. He mau kānaka. He

strained to see more clearly. Yes, no legs.

‘uhane paha. Hiki iā Nāmaka ke ‘ike i ke

There seemed to be an endless mass of

aka o nā po‘o, po‘ohiwi, paukū kino, a me

silhouettes marching up the slope.

nā lima. ‘A‘ohe o lākou wāwae. Pipī hou

He continued to watch the movement

‘o ia i kona mau maka a nānā pono ‘o ia.

of the marchers. Are the leaves really

‘Ae, ‘a‘ohe o lākou wāwae. Me hea mea lā

protecting me? He stood up all the way

‘a‘ohe hope o ia pū‘ulu loloa o ia ma aka

now, his head and upper chest clearly

e ka‘i ana i uka.

visible over the boulders. The marchers

Ho‘omau ‘o ia e nānā i ka ne‘e ‘ana o

continued. He yelled into the dark night

nā mea ka‘i. Ke ho‘omalu maoli nei nā

and began to shake in fear. Nothing

lau ia‘u? Kū pololei ‘o ia i luna me ka pe‘e

happened. They are protecting me.

‘ole aia kona po‘o a me kona po‘ohiwi i

Just then a strong gust of wind

luna o nā pōhaku. Noke lākou i ke ka‘i

blew and Nāmaka could feel the alena

‘ana. Uā ‘o ia i ka pō, a kapalili ‘o ia me

leaves blowing over his feet. His

ka maka‘u. ‘A‘ohe hopena. Ke ho‘omalu

stomach sank. He was filled with

maoli nei nō.

instant dread. His circle of protection

I ia manawa nō, pā mai ka makani

had nearly disappeared. “I’m such a

a puhi i nā lau alena ma luna o kona

fool!” he cried. “How could I have been

wāwae. Pi‘i ka ha‘alulu. Komo ka maka‘u

so careless?”

weli i loko ona. ‘Ane‘ane pau kona pō‘ai

He used the boulders to help bear his

ho‘omalu holo‘oko‘a i ka puhi ‘ia aku. He

weight. He didn’t understand what he was

lapuwale nō kā ho‘i au! Ho‘omaka kona

seeing. Who are they? Where did they

waimaka e kulu. Pehea lā kona akahele ‘ole?

come from? Where are they going? And

“E PANA‘EWA! ‘O NĀMAKA KĒIA!” “E PANA‘EWA, E KŌKUA MAI IA‘U! E KŌKUA MAI KE ‘OLU‘OLU!” ĀNA I ‘UĀ AI. “Panaʻewa, it’s me! It’s Nāmaka! Panaʻewa, help me! Help me, please!”

Kauko‘o ‘o ia ma nā pōhaku. ‘A‘ole ‘o ia

then something strange caught his

i maopopo kāna e ‘ike ana. ‘O wai lākou?

attention. All of the silhouettes were

Mai hea mai lākou? I hea ana lākou e

darker than the black of the night, save

hele ai? A laila ‘ike ‘o ia i kekahi mea

for one. This figure was eerily luminous.

kupaianaha. Ua ‘oi aku ka pō‘ele‘ele o nā

Not shining like moon light. Dark grey and

aka a pau ma mua o ka pō‘ele‘ele o ka pō,

luminous. He could see it from a distance

koe ho‘okahi. ‘O kēia kinona, he ‘ōlinolino

(Opposite page)

moving along with the host of marchers,

kupaianaha. ‘A‘ole like ka ‘ōlinolino me ka

The beautiful heart-

moving closer. Nāmaka’s eyes locked on

mālamalama o ka mahina. He‘ano‘āhinahina

the greyish figure. With each drum beat

pōuliuli a ‘ōlinolino. Ua hiki iā Nāmaka ke

it drew closer. The figure was now only

‘ike i ia mea mamao aku e ne‘e pū mai

several paces away. It’s you!

ana me ka lehulehu e ka‘i mai ana. Hākilo

“Pana‘ewa! Pana‘ewa! It’s me! It’s

shaped leaves of taro. (Inset above) Nāmaka sheds a tear as he cries out for Pana‘wea’s help.

‘o Nāmaka i ia mea ‘āhinahina. Me nā

Nāmaka!” he exclaimed. The words just

pana pahu pākahi, ho‘okokoke maila ia

flew out of him. The figure stopped and

mea. He mau kaupua‘i wale aku ia mea.

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turned in Nāmaka’s direction. You heard

me? “You can hear me! It’s you!” Then a host of the darker figures

He pō Kāne kēia, he ma‘au nei na ‘e‘epa o ka pō. –PŪKU‘I/ELBERT

This is the night of Kāne, for supernatural beings are wandering about in the dark. –PŪKU‘I/ELBERT

(Inset, above) The menehune spot Nāmaka. (Opposite page) As the menehune

‘O ‘oe nō ia! “E Pana‘ewa! E Pana‘ewa! ‘O Nāmaka kēia!” Āna i uā ai. Ua lele wale aku ia mau

stopped and turned in Nāmaka’s

‘ōlelo. Kū kēlā a huli mai iā Nāmaka. Ua

direction. A blueish hue where the eyes

lohe ‘oe ia‘u? Hiki iā ‘oe ke lohe ia‘u! ‘O ‘oe

should be appeared. (They can see

nō kā!” A kū kekahi pū‘ulu o nā kinona

me as well.) His heart began to pound

pōuliuli huli a nānā mai iō Nāmaka. Ma

uncontrollably. Is this what happened to

kahi o nā maka, he ‘ano polū. Hiki iā lākou

you? Am I going to end up like you?

ke ‘ike ia‘u kekahi. Konikoni ‘āhiu ihola

The blue-eyed, dark figures exited the marching cue and proceeded in Nāmaka’s direction. He instinctively

kona pu‘uwai. ‘O kēia paha kou hopena?

E like ana au me ‘oe? Pau ke ka‘i ana o ia mau kinona

began to run. He tripped and fell. Rising

pōuliuli maka polū, a ne‘e mai iā Nāmaka.

up, he glanced backward. The blue eyes

Me ka no‘ono‘o ‘ole, ho‘omaka ‘o ia e

were now moving closer at a rapid pace.

holo aku. He pa‘akikī ka ‘ike ‘ana. ‘Ōkupe

He continued to run.

‘o ia ma kekahi mea a hina ihola. I kona

“Pana‘ewa, help me! Help me, please!” he cried. The eyes were nearly upon him. He had a choice to make. He would not end up like Pana‘ewa. Death was the better choice. He quickened his pace.

kū ‘ana, nānā ‘o ia i hope. E ho‘okokoke mai ana nā maka polū me ka wikiwiki. Ho‘omau ‘o ia e holo.

“E Pana‘ewa, e kōkua mai ia‘u! E kōkua mai ke ‘olu‘olu!” āna i ‘uā ai. Kokoke ‘i‘o nō nā maka iā ia. Pono

He was nearly there. He could hear the

‘o ia e koho. ‘A‘ole ‘o ia e lilo e like me

ocean growing louder. Just a bit further.

Pana‘ewa. E aho ka make. Ho‘owikiwiki

He could feel the wind from the raging

akula ‘o ia i kona holo ‘ana. Kokoke ‘o ia

tides below and smell the salt. He could

i laila. Lohe ‘o ia i ka pi‘i ‘ana o ke kani o ke

feel loose soil This is it!

kai. He li‘ili‘i aku i koe. Pā ke aheahe o ke kai

He screamed and leapt. In darkness, he was falling. He could hear the break below and the sea spray hit him as it was

weliweli mai lalo mai iā ia, a honi ‘o ia i ke kai. He lepo pa‘a ‘ole. ‘O kēia ka hopena! ‘Uā ‘o ia a lele aku. E hā‘ule ana ‘o ia

near, Nāmaka decides

flung upward by the ocean’s might. He

i ka pō‘ele‘ele. Ua hiki iā ia ke lohe i ka

to take a leap of faith,

was falling to the claw-like rocks below.

po‘ina nalu ‘o lalo, a pā maila ka ‘ehu

barely surviving the

He was falling to the Lamentation of

kai iā ia. E hā‘ule ana ‘o ia i ke kanikau o

treacherous fall.

Kaiwalu. He was falling to his death.

Kaiwalu. E hā‘ule ana ‘o ia i ka make.

The morning sun peered from

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Pā maila ka lā mai Kumukahi mai i ka

Kumukahi in the east. Its rays shone

hikina. Pā kona mau kukuna ma Kaiwalu

on Kaiwalu. On the windward side of

a pi‘i mai kumu pali a‘e. Ma ka ‘ao‘ao

the island, the body of a young man

ko‘olau o ka mokupuni, pae maila ke kino

had washed up on the sand. He was a

o kekahi ‘ōpio ma ke one. ‘Ane‘ane pau

breath away from death. Bloody, bruised

ke aho. Kahe ana ke koko, hāuli ke kino,

and cold to the touch. The sun’s rays

a anuanu ke pā aku. Pā maila ka lā iā ia a

moved over him and embraced him.

apo ihola.

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CELEBRATION

SEASON

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolgang Zwiener

“IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO CELEBRATE WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY.” FUMIAKI MATSUKA WOLFGANG’S STEAKHOUSE BY WOLFGANG ZWIENER

BY SIMPLICIO PARAGAS | PHOTOS BY JOSE RAHR

ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING PARTS OF A VACATION is discovering new places to eat. And at Royal Hawaiian Center, the question is not “what to eat, but where?” As celebration season arrives, here are five mouthwatering options that will make your holidays even more memorable and delicious. NEW YORK STATE OF MIND “It’s always Christmas here,” says Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener’s manager Fumiaki Matsuka, with a wide smile. “It’s a great place to celebrate with the entire family. Who doesn’t like a good Prime grade Porterhouse steak with creamed spinach and a glass of red wine?”

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Noi Thai Cuisine

“WE’VE GOT THE BEST THAI FOOD ON O‘AHU. OUR FOOD IS AUTHENTIC THAI USING THE BEST INGREDIENTS POSSIBLE.” TAYAWADEE “KOI” FORD NOI THAI CUISINE

At Wolgang’s Steakhouse, special

FROM THE GRAPEVINE

occasions become extraordinary—and

Speaking of wines, Island Vintage

ordinary meals celebratory. A winner of

Wine Bar is Waikīkī’s latest hotspot

multiple Wine Spectator Restaurant

for oenophiles. Gather friends and

Awards for its dedication to wines,

family, and enjoy an evening of fine

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse curates a list

wines and tasty tid-bits. The self-

that features an assortment of perfectly

serve, eight-bottle-dispensing Cruvinet

chosen vintages with a thematic pairing

system holds an equal number of

to the menu in both price and style.

white and red wines, with prices

“We choose bold wines that will pair

starting at $4 for an ouce of Prager

well with our steaks,” Matsuka says.

Grüner Veltliner Ried Hinter der Burg

“And I think we’ve achieved this.”

Federspiel to $37 for an ounce of Opus

Aside from starting with the best

One. Three- and five-ounce pourings

quality meat available only to an elite

are also available at various price

cadre of upscale restaurants,

points. “You can put any denomination

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse takes a step

of dollars on a card that you insert

further in dry-aging its steaks for 28

into the Cruvinet,” explains Christine

days to create an improved texture and

Lee, who oversees the kitchen and is

unforgettable flavor. Of course,

the mastermind behind the “Tastings”

theatrically serving the Prime

menu. “Guests have a lot of wines to

Porterhouse on a sizzling plate also

choose from.” Must-tries include the

enhances the taste. Add a glass of

artisanal cheese plate and charcuterie

Cabernet Sauvignon to the meal, and

board, which will pair well with any

let the celebration begin.

wine and cause for celebration.

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Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar

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NOI TO THE WORLD Set dinners are often a good way to explore a restaurant’s menu. And this is the certainly the case at Noi Thai Cuisine, where attention to detail is paramount. “We’ve got the best Thai food on O‘ahu,” asserts general manager Tayawadee “Koi” Ford. “Our food is authentic Thai using the best ingredients possible and everything is made from scratch.” For a taste of Bangkok, order Menu Set 3, which includes taro sticks, savory chicken Doraku Sushi Waikīkī

tom yum soup, spicy eggplant, fiery green beans and a salmon fillet served over a heaping mound of garlic fried

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OLD WORLD CHARM

rice. “It’s a great combination of flavors

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Also honored annually with Wine

and textures,” Ford says.

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Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence” for offering one of the most outstanding

ZEN RETREAT

and extensive restaurant wine lists in

The celebratory vibe is always present

the world, Il Lupino Trattoria

at Doraku Sushi Waikīkī, where “the

& Wine Bar is also renowned for its

road to happiness starts and ends,”

Italian-inspired menu. An aperitivo that

says owner Kevin Aoki. “Doraku is a

Noi Thai Cuisine

evokes images of the Mediterranean

restaurant, bar and gathering place that

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seaside is the grilled octopus, which

celebrates Japanese food, drink and

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is charred and perfectly tender. Mixed

hospitality.” Always a treat for any

with cherry tomatoes, chunks of roast-

occasion is the “Sashimi Deluxe,”

ed potatoes and mixed greens, this

comprised of melt-in-your-mouth slices

appetizer is so satisfying that it can

of hamachi, salmon, ahi and, when in

serve as a main course. Then again, you

season, delicate Kumamoto oysters

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse

would be missing out on the tagliata di

topped with uni. Equally indulgent are

by Wolfgang Zwiener

manzo, a grilled 14-ounce Prime New

the misoyaki butterfish accompanied by

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York striploin rivaling any steakhouse.

grilled shishito peppers and the hamachi

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Served with arugula and shaved

garlic roll, prepared with shrimp tempura

Parmigiano, this grand entree is

and avocado, then topped with thinly sliced

perfectly portioned for two.

hamachi and bits of crispy garlic chips.

Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar Building B, Level 1 808.922.3400

Island Vintage Wine Bar Building C, Level 2 808.799.9463(WINE)

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Doraku Sushi Waikīkī

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international DINING Take a globe-trotting tour of Royal Hawaiian Center’s restaurants. BY SIMPLICIO PARAGAS

TsuruTonTan Udon Noodle Brasserie

Luxury comes in many forms at Royal Hawaiian Center, where exquisite culinary options include Prime steaks, opulent seafood, and gourmet-level udon and pasta. ISLAND VINTAGE

WOLFGANG’S STEAKHOUSE

IL LUPINO TRATTORIA

WINE BAR

BY WOLFGANG ZWIENER

& WINE BAR

This is a great place to hang out

Rave reviews and numerous

The first in Hawai‘i, Il Lupino has

with friends for the evening.

national and local awards prove

a working salumeria of fresh-

The well curated "Tastings"

that Wolfgang Zwiener has built

cut gourmet deli meats and

menu is ideally matched with

a legend. Dry-aged to perfection

cheeses, as well as an extensive

40 different wines, of equal reds

and carved to order, Wolfgang’s

wine bar menu, artisan pizza

and whites. Sip and savor to

steaks are tender and juicy,

oven and many more traditional

your heart’s content.

served sizzling hot with a

Italian appointments.

perfect crust.

Building C, Level 2 808.799.9463

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Building C, Level 3 808.922.3600

Building B, Level 1 808.922.3400

NOI THAI CUISINE Unparalleled in its style of cusine and decor, this upscale Thai restaurant offers a taste of Bangkok in an opulent setting. Enjoy a set menu that takes your taste buds on a tour of the Southeast Asian nation.

Building C, Level 3 808.664.4039 RESTAURANT SUNTORY This is a place that offers more than meets the eye. Not only will you find two quaint dining areas, but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also discover a lively teppanyaki room and a warm, intimate sushi bar serving some of the finest fish in Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i.

Building B, Level 3 808.922.5511 TSURUTONTAN UDON NOODLE BRASSERIE Served al dente, the homemade, silky udon here is truly elevated to gourmet status. The signature TsuruTonTan Deluxe teems with shrimp tempura, premium shortplate beef, chicken, wakame seaweed and egg. All udon are served in striking artisanal bowls.

Building B, Level 3 808.888.8559

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TIM HO WAN Once you try the barbecue pork buns, you’ll never have another one quite like it. And what do you expect from a

808.664.4039

www.noithaicuisine.com 3rd floor/Royal Hawaiian Center Open Daily 11am - 10pm ∙ Happy Hour 3pm - 6pm

place that’s renowned as the “world’s most inexpensive Michelin-starred restaurant?” Only the best, of course. And that’s what you get here.

Building B, Level 3 808.888.6088 P.F. CHANG’S WAIKĪKĪ It’s Chinese cuisine with an American sensibility. Enjoy attentive service, wine and tempting desserts, all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro-like setting.

Building A, Levels 1 and 2 808.628.6760

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THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY With more than 250 menu items and 50 signature cheesecakes, there truly is something for everyone. It’s just a matter of choosing. Specialties include the

10%

FOOD ONLY

Not valid during Happy Hour

truffle-honey fried chicken, Shepherd’s pie, Factory Burrito Grande, tuna poke and the Famous Factory Meatloaf.

Building C, Level 1 808.924.5001

Open for Lunch everyday from 11:30am & Happy Hour 4 - 6pm Royal Hawaiian Center Building B Level 3 2233 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu Located above Kate Spade • Validated Parking 808.922.3323 • www.dorakusushi.com

DORAKU SUSHI WAIKĪKĪ The cool, hip vibe is matched by the creative cuisine and equally inventive cocktails. Sip on a lychee martini while savoring some deluxe sashimi.

Building B, Level 3 808.922.3323

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GLOBAL

FLAVORS SAVOR THE CUISINE FROM VIETNAM AND JAPAN TO THE U.S. AND ITALY—AND BACK AGAIN

BY SIMPLICIO PARAGAS PHOTOS BY SEBASTIAN SAYEGH

THE BUZZING SOUND FROM A PAGER CAN BE heard throughout the room as diners wave their beepers and rush to get their noodles from Ringer Hut Nagasaki Champon. Next door, lines form as people place their orders at Kazan Ramen Express. These are the two latest additions to Royal Hawaiian Center’s Pā‘ina Lānai Food Court, and they’ve created quite the buzz among visitors and kama‘āina alike. While polar opposite in styles, the two restaurants claim the key to their noodles is the broth. The Nagasaki Champon consists of a milky chicken-andpork-bone soup topped with a variety of vegetables, including fresh cabbage and sprouts, as well as thinly sliced meat and fishcake. Another mouthwatering bowl of noodles is the Fujiyam Champon, garnished with seven types of vegetables. On a different spectrum, the Kazan Ramen Express broth is prepared with tori paitan, a type of broth made from chicken bones. Two of the more popular options are the Vegetable Kazan Ramen and the Shoyu Ramen. Both are must-try options that easily quell those hunger pangs.

Kazan Ramen Express, 808.312.1760 Ringer Hut Nagasaki Champon, 808.923.5055

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Kazan Ramen Express

Ringer Hut Nagasaki Champon

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COMFORT FOOD For a different type of soup, Pho Factory offers the traditional Vietnamese pho, served with fresh vegetables and herbs: bean sprouts, Thai basil, mint, lime and peppers. Go ahead and rip up a few leaves, sprinkle it over the soup and slurp away.

Pho Factory, 808.922.1888 BEEFY BURGERS Not in the mood for soup? How about an all-American sandwich at Mahaloha Burger. The charbroiled flavor is unlike any other. The patties are always fresh and enhanced with a secret “Happy Sauce” that will put a permanent smile on your face.

Mahaloha Burger, 808.926.6500 THAT’S AMORE An award-winning franchise organization, Sbarro is known for selling its original XL New York style pizza by the slice, featuring dough made in-house daily, freshly chopped vegetables and mozzarella cheese. Gimme amore!

Sbarro, 808.922.1041 COOL TREAT The Shaka Boom bowl at KOKORO CAFÉ is a refreshing treat. Here’s how it works: Choose your flavor (Pineapple Dole Whip, Creamy Coconut, Super Açaí Berry or Vanilla Bean), then your filling (Chocolate Cream, Sweet Red Bean or Coconut Haupia), and finally your two toppings. And kaboom! You’ve got the perfect soft-serve shaka.

Kokoro Cafe, 808.388.6552

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UNIQUE at Royal Hawaiian Center BY SIMPLICIO PARAGAS

DEAN & DELUCA

ISLAND VINTAGE

MALIE KAI CHOCOLATES

Committed to sharing

SHAVE ICE

Hawa‘i has a burgeoning

careully curated

Choose from a refreshing

cacao industry and leading

international flavors while

assortment of shave ice,

the way is Malie Kai

highlighting local Hawaiian

and top yours with such

Chocolates. Rich chocolate

Royal Hawaiian

ingredients and tastes,

sweet ingredients as lilikoi

bars and truffles are just

Center stands out

DEAN & DELUCA offers

and popping boba.

some of its indulgent

gourmet goods on the go.

Building B, Level 1

specialities.

And only at this location

808.922.5662

Building C, Level 1

for its specialty foods and unique

will you be able to sip

eateries. Guests

on the exclusive Royal

KOKORO CAFÉ

Hawaiian blend of coffee.

Itʻs not just fun to say,

STARBUCKS

Building B, Level 1

but the “Shaka-Boom”

Itʻs not just your average

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is fun to eat. The range

cold brew, but this one

of tropical soft-serve ice

is infused with nitrogen,

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cream includes coconut

resulting in a more velvety

COFFEE

and pineapple, sprinkled

smooth flavor, perfectly

Providing the finest in

with cookie bites and

paired with an oatcake.

100 percent Kona coffee

pineapple spears.

Building A, Level 1

drinks is just one of this

Pā‘ina Lānai Food Court

808.922.4110

shop’s specialties. They

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can choose from gourmet quiches and cookies to healthy smoothies and açaí bowls.

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also make terrific açai

HONOLULU

bowls and smoothies,

BANÁN

COOKIE COMPANY

assorted breakfast

The soft-serve Original

Family and friends will

bagels, delicious

Chunkadelic is a

love you even more if

sandwiches, poke bowls

chocolate lover’s dream

you return with boxes

and salads.

come true. Guava Jams

of Honolulu Cookie

Building C, Level 2

and its signature, The

Company’s premium

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Duke, are must-try treats.

shortbread cookies.

Building C, Level 1

Building B, Level 1

808.200.1640

808.931.3330

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Malie Kai Chocolates

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Island Vintage Shave Ice

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HANG LOOSE Enjoy 12 great options at the Pā‘ina Lānai Food Court, where you’ll find an assortment of savory and sweet delectables.

1 HEALTHY FRESH VIETNAMESE

KOKORO CAFÉ Only at Royal Hawaiian Center will you be able to taste KOKORO CAFÉ’S taiyaki. This Japanese dessert features a shaka-shaped waffle cone filled with soft-serve ice cream in various flavors. P.S. Don't miss their Mochi Pops!

Royal Hawaiian Center | Pa�ina Lanai Food Court Building B, Level 2 | 808-922-1888 | www.phofactoryusa.com

2 PHO FACTORY

WE GOT YOUR SLICE RIGHT HERE.

It was a match made in soup heaven when Billy Giang first met Krystal Zhao. Now married and owners of Pho Factory, the couple fell in love over a bowl of pho noodles prepared by Giang’s grandmother, Thiep Dan, who taught the couple how to prepare this Vietnamese staple. Served with fresh vegetables and herbs, pho can be garnished with a variety of ingredients, such as brisket, meatballs,

XL NY SLICE

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Hold your chopsticks in one hand and a soup spoon in the other, and enjoy. Remeber: slurping is a form of compliment.

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chicken, won ton and seafood.

3 KULU KULU HONOLULU If you want to satisfy your sweet

#1 Best Seller

tooth, look no further than kulu kulu honolulu. The desserts here are some of the best on the island, including the must-try Diamond Head chocolate cream puff, a light, airy dessert that possesses just the right amount of sugar. Enjoy it with a Hawaiian Twist on soft-serve ice cream.

4 UNCLE TETSU JAPANESE CHEESECAKE The sole location in Hawai‘i, Uncle Tetsu Japanese Cheesecake’s desserts are

Royal Hawaiian Center | Pā‘ina Lānai Food Court Building B, Level 2 www.MahalohaBurger.com | 808.926.6500

light, airy and not overly sweet. Double your dessert with the Madeleines and popular Ooey Gooey Cookies.

5 SUBWAY SUBWAY® has collaborated with some of the nationʻs top pit masters to develop a new sandwich. Its latest mouthwaterng culinary innovation features a naturally pit-smoked brisket sandwich. Slow-smoked for 13 hours, the hearty brisket is topped with smoked cheddar cheese and a zesty barbecue sauce. It will only be available for a limited time so come and get it.

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6 CHAMPION’S STEAK & SEAFOOD Everything at Champion’s Steak & Seafood, from the tender and lean 8-ounce New York striploin to the garlic shrimp, is grilled to order. And unlike other steak plates, the tender and lean 8-ounce New York striploin is always served whole, the most delicious way it should be.

7 PANDA EXPRESS Inspired by the flavors of Hunan cuisine, Panda Express’ skilled chefs have developed a craveworthy dish that balances the sweet-and-savory sauce with a burst of heat produced by a variety of chilis. The Wok-Fried Shrimp features such premium ingredients as large marinated shrimp, sugar snap peas, and freshly chopped red bell peppers and yellow onions.

8 RINGER HUT NAGASAKI CHAMPON Ringer Hut Nagasaki Champon brings what is considered the “soul food” of Nagasaki to Royal Hawaiian Center. The signature Nagasaki Champon—one of the

in Japan—is prepared with a savory pork-bone broth and can't be missed.

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more popular noodle dishes

9 SBARRO As the first to popularize selling original New Yorkstyle pizza by the slice, Sbarro embraces a freshness

Buy a 6-inch sub, Get one free with the purchase of a 20 oz. drink.

philosophy by continuing to offer pizzas, strombolis and other favorites that feature dough that’s made in-house daily, 100 percent whole milk mozzarella cheese and its robust and flavorful San Marzano-style tomato sauce.

Expires: 2/29/2020 Expires: 10/31/19 Limit 1 offer per customer. Free sub must be of equal or lesser value. Coupon offer good at Royal Hawaiian Center. Pa’ina Lanai-Food Court. Building B. Level 2. Must present original coupon at time of purchase. Plus applicable tax. No additional discounts or coupons may be applied.

10 MAHALOHA BURGER Much like McDonald’s has its special secret sauce, Mahaloha Burger has its own closely guarded topping, which is made daily from scratch, according to owner Jesse Aguinaldo. “It tastes somewhere between a Russian dressing and Thousand Island,” Aguinaldo explains. “I call it MOCHI-POP

my happy sauce.” Popular

DOLE WHIP FLOAT

for its grassfed Big Island beef, the patties are always fresh. The original Mahaloha Burger is topped with the

HAWAII’S ONLY SHAKA CONE

signature “Happy Sauce”

MADE IN HAWAII

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and sandwiched between a grilled, sweet buttered bun. It’s as good as any gourmet burger.

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11 CURRY CAFÉ Every dish here is made-toorder with strict adherence to recipes handed down from generations of chefs. Enjoy curries with bold combinations of spices, as well as milder golden Japanese and blacksmoked Hayashi. Infused with lemongrass, the savory coconut version comes with a choice of beef, chicken or seafood. The cafe also prepares the popular loco moco—a local and now your new favorite.

12 KAZAN RAMEN EXPRESS

Tori Paitan is one of the up-and-coming types of ramen broth in the United States. “Tori” means chicken in Japanese, and the savory broth is prepared with chicken bones. Considered a pioneer in this style of broth, Kazan Ramen Express’ soup also teems with collagen, thanks to the chicken bones, which contain slightly more PHOTO CREDIT

protein than beef.

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HAWAIIAN 101 Speaking in native tongue

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‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i is the indigenous language of Hawai‘i. Along with English, Hawaiian is an official language of the state of Hawai‘i. Keep reading to learn many Hawaiian words and phrases you will encounter at Royal Hawaiian Center, along with a helpful pronunciation guide. Some Hawaiian words have no equivalency in English pronunciation, because it’s often difficult to differentiate between the diphthongs ae/ai and ao/au. HALE KŪ'AI (huh-lay koo-eye*) Store Royal Hawaiian Center has a variety of hale kū‘ai that range from luxurious to casual. KAI (like “kite,” minus the “t”) Sea Royal Hawaiian Center is just steps from Waikīkī beach, famous for its white sands, surfing and sunsets. KALO (kah-loh) Taro The kalo, or taro plant, brought to these islands by the first settlers, was a staple of the Native Hawaiian diet. Find kalo plants in The Royal Grove between Buildings B and C. KALĀKAUA (Ka-lah*-kau-uh) The Hawaiian Kingdom’s seventh ruler The namesake of Waikīkī’s main thoroughfare, King Kalākaua’s name was inherited from an ancestor and means “the day (lā) of battle (kaua).” LIMU (lee-moo) Seaweed A staple food for the honu, Hawaiian green sea turtle.

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HAWAIIAN 101 Speaking in native tongue NIU (neē-ooh) Coconut The Royal Grove, known as Helumoa, contains dozens of coconut trees that have been the spiritual center of this property for generations, since the days when 10,000 niu trees grew here and Helumoa was home to ali‘i (royalty).

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'ŌHI’A LEHUA (oh*-heē-ah-lay-hoō-ah) The flower of the ‘ōhi‘a tree and the official flower of the island of Hawai‘i This is the favorite flower of the volcano goddess, Pele. In the tropical uplands, where it more commonly grows, rare honeycreepers feed on the nectar from its feathery blooms. A few ‘ōhi‘a trees grow in The Royal Grove and are a treasured part of this site. PĀ‘INA (pah-eē-nah) Dinner, meal or small party; to dine There are more than two dozen choices to pā‘ina at Royal Hawaiian Center: a food court and restaurants offering multicultural fare. UAPO (oo-wah-po) Bridge The uapo over The Royal Grove is named Kahalaopuna for the princess of Mānoa Valley whose beauty was likened to a rainbow.

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'ULU (oo-loo) Breadfruit A food staple for the Hawaiians and a Hawaiian symbol of growth, ‘ulu provides shade and beauty at Royal Hawaiian Center. It’s also a classic pattern used in the quilting classes we offer here weekly. * Signifies emphasis * In Kalākaua, the vowels “au” are pronounced as in “house.”

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On the slopes of the Hualālai and Mauna Loa volcanoes, coffee plants luxuriate in the perfect growing conditions: volcanic soil, warm weather and many dedicated farmers upholding a centuries-old legacy. The result is a coffee supremely rich in flavor and aroma. So distinctive are these beans that, in order to be labeled “Kona Coffee,” the beans must be at least 10 percent pure Kona (though purists insist 10 percent is not enough). Today, many of Kona’s coffee farms give tours, and even large coffee house chains are riding the wave of its appeal. However, never is

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packaged 100 percent Kona Coffee, which is a fantastic gift or souvenir. If local is what you’re looking for, Island Vintage Coffee carries 100 percent locally roasted Kona beans. Its Peaberry is robust, made from the prized rare coffee cherries (known as peaberries) that make up just 5 percent of a typical coffee harvest. The shops also offer flavored Kona blends, as well as flavored cigars, chocolatecovered beans and wonderful gift baskets.

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MAKAHIKI Let the Games Begin

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more than mere sport. It was an opportunity for the ali‘i nui (the ruling chiefs) to scout for skilled and agile young men and women to fortify armies who coalesced in the season of Kū.

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