Oahu - The Heart and Soul of Hawaii | Free Documentary Nature

The island of Oahu is the economic and cultural center of the Hawaiian archipelago, as well as being a paradise for surfers, active holidaymakers, and freedom lovers. The island is home to more than half of all natives and almost eight million foreign guests annually. Anyone searching for peace and seclusion won’t find it in Honolulu or Waikiki. Traffic congestion and a backdrop of skyscrapers belong to the town panorama. Hip cafes, galleries, and young fashion firms have settled here, adding a new and modern flair to the capital. Cindy’s Lei Shoppe, the Chinatown florist, has been here for more than 30 years. This is also because the so-called Leis, the tradition of floral decoration, usually offered as a flower necklace or as a headdress, is still an important part of Hawaiian culture. Keone Nunes is well-known for his traditional tattooing skills, whereby the so-called Kakau Tattoos are virtually hammered into the skin with a hippo tooth. Oahu is also an island of overwhelming natural beauty and fascinating diversity in the smallest of places ... Available Worldwide except for Germany, Austria, Switzerland #freedocumentary #nature

You literally would never wanna leave this island after visiting. Great people, cultural, and energy! An ENTIRE vibe.

My beloved father was Chinese American, born and raised in Honolulu, in the largely Chinese neighborhood of Kaimuki. He and Mom adopted my sister and me (as infants) because they couldn't have biological children of their own. Dad was the youngest of 7 children, 5 boys and 2 girls, and he was born in 1928, before Hawaii became an American State. I still have his original birth certificate!! My sister and I have many family members, most of whom still live on the Hawaiian Islands, mainly in Honolulu. Dad passed away in 2013, at the age of 84, and it was his wish to have a Hawaiian outrigger canoe row his ashes out, a little beyond the breakers on Waikiki and pour his ashes into the ocean below Diamond Head. That is exactly what we did for Dad. I hope he knows that his wishes were, indeed, granted. I can't wait to see that good man again. I love you, Dad!!

Aloha Aina. My body and face are haole but, my heart and mind are Hawai'ian. I grew up on the Island of Oahu from the age of 9, and returned to the mainland when I was 21. Some of the places I lived were Ala Moana, Kaneohe, and Kailua. I attended Royal School, Robert Lewis Stevenson Junior High, Kailua High, and Hawaii Baptist Academy. Did some sailing and snorkeling in Kailua Bay, and plenty of surfing virtually everywhere, especially Ala Moana, down to Queen's and Black Point Diamond Head. And the North Shore during Winter Break. This was all "Long Board surfing" ( Joe Quigg with a reverse skeg). My Dad was a body surfer there during WWII, under the tutelage of Duke Kahanamoku. I miss the Aloha way of Life there but, I carry it and practice it everywhere I go and live. I'm 77 years of age but still feel like 17-21. E Malama Pono! 🙏🌺🏄🌈👍😃

My Oahu, the place I was born 70 years ago, is so long gone I sometimes wonder if it ever existed 💔 This …. it crushes my soul.

From One Island to another Island, Aloha" from Puerto Rico. Many Love, and Blessings to all.

I lived on Oahu for 5 years, I miss it so much. Sometimes it feels like it was all a dream. I still say "Howsit", though.

Sitting on my bed in Waikiki while watching this video and enjoying a Hawaiian dinner🌴🌺🙏🏻✨

Hawai is heaven on earth. I was lucky enough to move there in 1969 to attend university of Hawaii. lived in Honolulu at foot of Punchbowl

I’m going to Oahu in two months in 2 months with my son. We’re super excited & counting the days. We’ve been watching videos nonstop and taking notes on what to do and what NOT TO DO to respect the island and the locals. Much ♥️ From Houston, TX

I love Hawaii and its culture. I’ve visited Oahu a few times but went to Maui for the first time this year and felt like it was an island made for tourists, though still beautiful. Resorts were everywhere and I didn’t really feel like I was in Hawaii, I compared it to being in Cape Cod. I love Oahu and its people. Visiting it has really changed my perspective and increase my respect for people in general and the world we live on. Sadly, I feel many investors and corporations are trying to take over the island that should be left to them.

There is nothing that I need more than to see this place with my own two eyes.

I miss Hawaii just back a week ago! Beautiful paradise

Born and raised in Hawaii living there for 15 years and moving this year I loved every second of it and it is such a peaceful beautiful place my family had to move out because it was too expensive and not the best options for college and we wanted to be able to go other places and not be stuck on an island. I still love hawaii and will miss it dearly

Love Oahu. Lived there as a kid and have visited many times since. It is my second home, my happiest of happy place. Paradise.

Moving to Oahu in 6 months 🤙 to experience nature and enjoy life. Can't wait! I was born and raised in the Island of Puerto Rico, lived in New York City for nearly 30 years. Traveled to Hawaii many times for work, have family there and landed a great job in Oahu. Why moving to Hawaii.? Family, culture, it's people, vibe, music, weather and beautiful landscape.

O'Ahu is a precious paradise on Earth. Friendly people, delicious food, and many natural attractions. A real lifetime trip!

Palaces, ice creams and flowers...Oahu has everything...for somebody to have a good life 🙂😊

I spent a week in Oahu nearly 30 years ago. Thank you for bringing back some very happy memories of this beautiful island 😊

Nothing like the most Haole sounding Anglo accented Bruddah explain to me the Heart & Soul of Hawaii Nei. 😆🤙🏼