Rene Thompson

Did you know that there are petroglyphs in Hawaii Petroglyph carvings are made with one stone used as a hammer and a second stone sharp enough to carve out the image of the petroglyph

When Donald Trump shut down Trader Vic’s, one of the most famous Tiki inspired bars, in the early 1980s it seemed to deliver the death-blow to the fad that had started in the 1940s and 1950s But what is clear today is that Mr

Have you ever wanted a tribal tattoo Polynesian tattoo designs, inspired by and taken from the various cultures in Polynesians, are extremely popular today

Though many modern buildings found on the islands of Hawaii closely resemble the buildings found on the United States mainland, the historic architecture of Hawaii is a symbol of the rich cultural traditions of the islands For centuries, Hawaii has been a melting pot, with travelers coming from other Polynesian islands as well as elsewhere around the globe

Tiki Signs are more than just wooden boards that announce the name of a Tiki bar, surf shop or some other establishment, they are real works of art that depict various Polynesian flora, fauna and other symbols Tiki Signs convey the Polynesian lifestyle and provide an authentic Polynesian feel to any indoor or outdoor living space

Polynesian music is a fun and vibrant musical style originating from the Polynesian islands of the South Pacific The sounds of this ancient culture have begun to find their way into modern music, reflected by the tiki craze of the 1950s and 1960s and even in today's pop culture

Many surfing aficionados often wonder exactly how the board they are riding was built The process of surfboard design and construction is surprisingly complicated today, especially when you consider that the surfboards used a century or two ago were literally boards cut from a single tree trunk

Tiki sculptures hold significant value in Polynesian culture A Tiki statue is a large wood carving that represents a Polynesian god or a specific “mana”

Arthur Lyman is one of the most popular exotica artists ever, known for his unique sounds on the vibraphone and marimba Born in 1932 in Kauai, Hawaii, Lyman began playing at an early age, becoming a professional musician by the time he graduated from high school

Limbo is a traditional dance that actually originated on the island of Trinidad, in the Caribbean However, it is often associated with the island of Hawaii, where the limbo dance is very popular