Bamboo Ridge Issue 126

Celebrated playwright, author, and guest editor Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl brings together a compilation of work by 37 writers that captures the complexity of life in Hawaiʻi with humor, resilience, and rich cultural narratives. Adding a unique visual layer to this collection are watercolor landscapes by featured artist Clemson Lam. This anthology features an unprecedented number of new contributors to Bamboo Ridge, nearly matching the returning writers, creating a collection that feels intergenerational and dynamic. Pieces overlap in unexpected ways, offering fresh perspectives alongside familiar voices. Highlighting the tension between tradition and modernity, the bittersweet effects of time, and the struggle to preserve cultural identity in a rapidly shifting world, Issue #126 immerses readers in themes that resonate widely. Through satire, surrealism, mythology, and more, readers encounter stories of connection, spiritual ties to land, the lasting impact of colonization, and the enduring influence of ancestors.