Let’s talk story about Honolulu and some of the neat things happening here in Hawaii.     Home l Privacy l Hi, my name is Arlynne Hurley.　I am the official spokesperson for the Honolulu Festival in Hawaii.  And trust me, there is plenty to speak about concerning this spectacular event held every March. This "Let's Talk　Story" corner is something for you readers to get acclimated to Honolulu, Hawaii before you get here for the Honolulu Festival. The local people of Hawaii have a way of communicating with each other using Pidgin English. Pidgin is a creole language based in part on English. Creole is a stable language that originates as a "new" language with features from various sources.  Hawaii Pidgin originated as a form of communication used between native and non-native English speakers in Hawaii, particularly by the immigrants who came to work on the sugar and pineapple plantations over a hundred years ago. Pidgin acquired words and grammar from the Hawaiians, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos and Koreans. "Let's Talk Story" is Pidgin English meaning "let's sit down and visit." And that is exactly what I intend to do couple times a month in this corner. Let's talk story about Honolulu and some of the neat things happening here in Hawaii. Arlynne's latest stories are on the Honolulu Festival Blog. Linda Fujikawa, a true volunteer, serving our community and the Honolulu Festival March 5, 2009 International Market Place in the Heart of Waikiki December 10, 2008 Town and Country, Leader in Hawaii's Surfing Culture "Live Like This" November 25, 2008 Magic Island at Ala Moana Beach Park November 10, 2008 Explore Tantalus October 24, 2008 Poke, a favorite Hawaiian pupu October 10th, 2008 The Okinawan Festival September 25, 2008 Enjoy a Concert at the Waikiki Shell September 12, 2008 Come and Play at Waikiki Beach Walk August 22, 2008 Bishop Museum, a "must visit" place for visitors and local residents July 25, 2008 Hawaii Children's Discovery Center -Let's Learn through Play - July 11, 2008 Manoa Marketplace In the heart of Manoa Valley surrounded by mountains and trees June 25, 2008 Zippy's (Hawaii's local restaurant) June 10, 2008 Hawaii's Connection to NFL May 20, 2008 Donuts, Malasadas and Andagi May 1, 2008 Saimin-Local Grinds, Hawaii’s Comfort Food February 20, 2008 The Aloha Shirt January 23, 2008 Honolulu's Chinatown December 18, 2007 The University of Hawaii 2007 Football Team December 5, 2007 Duke Kahanamoku Statue November 2, 2007 Kaka'ako Waterfront Park October 12, 2007

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