Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the Wahi Pana project team Monday announced the launch of Wahi Pana: Storied Places, a public art initiative that will showcase the history and culture of Oahu’s landmarks.

Honolulu is one of eight U.S. cities that won a grant for a public art project. Wahi Pana, or storied places, will feature 11 multimedia installations created by local artists and storytellers.

Fort Street Mall and Chinatown were selected for its cultural and historical significance. Each site will have a QR code with mele, poetry and stories by Native Hawaiian storytellers and artists. To view artists and specialty projects or to follow Wahi ...