SIX island residents have been named "Living Treasures" for contributions to preserving the traditions and teaching of cultures in the islands.

They join a list of more than 100 island residents recognized for perpetuating the traditions, spirit and values of Hawaii since the program was begun 30 years ago by Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii.

They will be honored at a Feb. 3 banquet at Sheraton-Waikiki Hotel.

• Richard Paglinawan lectures and writes on Hawaiian traditions and works to perpetuate Hawaiian culture in the modern social environment.
• Dr. Terry Shintani, a physician specializing in nutrition-related health issues, created the Hawaii Diet Program and Waianae Diet Program. He was the founding director of the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, which incorporates healing arts from different disciplines including chiropractic, acupuncture and traditional Hawaiian healing.
• Walter H. Paulo lives in the Hawaiian fishing village Milolii on the Big Island. "Uncle Walter" is an internationally recognized authority on traditional and contemporary fishing methods.
• Edward Kaanana uses the loi, the taro patch, to teach traditional Hawaiian values about the environment. "Uncle Eddie" works with UH students as a manaleo, native speaker, and created a curriculum for teaching taro cultivation.