Video Resources

The Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention asked Ikaika Higa to sit down and talk about cultural issues that would help anyone coming with a mission team to Hawaii.

What should I know before visiting Hawaii?

We asked local pastor, Ikaika Higa, to help us understand Aloha and respect in Hawaii.

Pastor Ikaika Higa shares insights on the local practice of "talk story" and why it's so important in the culture.

Pastor Ikaika Higa of Hamama Community Church answers, "What if you see the Hawaiian Flag flying upside down?"

Pastor Ikaika Higa talks about the Hawaiian Language and why it's so important for Native Hawaiians and understanding their culture.

Pastor Ikaika Higa shares important Hawaiian words to know including Aloha, Mahalo, and Jesu.

Pastor Ikaika Higa of Hamama Community Church explains why more Native Hawaiians are living on the continental US than in the Hawaiian Islands.

Pastor Ikaika Higa of Hamama Community Church talks about the effect tourism has and how locals feel about it.

Pastor Ikaika Higa talks about the Shaka you see in Hawaii. What is it, how to do it (and how not to do it), and what does it mean.