Culture
Q&A: 17-year-old World Fireknife champ Hale Motuapuaka talks fireknife dancing
A six-time champion in the junior division, Motuapuaka has been fireknife dancing since he was 3 years old.
An unforgettable journey to Kalapana on the Big Island of Hawaii to see the lava
The land is always changing here, but the Kalapana Cultural Tours’ ohana and the community’s dedication to this sacred place has remained the same for generations.
Keahiakawelo, Lanai's legendary 'Garden of the Gods'
The stark Lanai landscape is full of Hawaiian history and lore.
Lawai International Center, a historic spiritual sanctuary on Kauai
Hidden in the hills of the island's southerly slopes, a site invites visitors to experience its peaceful surroundings.
Watch This Video of Hokulea's 1976 Voyage
Travel back to May 1, 1976, the day the Hawaiian long-distance voyaging canoe launched and the journey that followed.
Hokulea's first crew members reflect on its historic maiden voyage
These seven Hokulea voyagers share their memories from the past.
The Complete 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival Winners List
The full rundown of who won on hula's biggest night.
Street Style: 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival
The freshest looks from Hilo, shot by photographer Dino Morrow.
Why Panaewa Forest is a Favorite Location for Merrie Monarch-Bound Hula Practitioners
The Big Island forest continues to be incredibly important to cultural practitioners today.
Merrie Monarch Festival Bingo Cards for Your Viewing Party
We've got the perfect bingo cards for all three nights of epic competition.
Behind the oli hoi: A parting chant for Kohala, Hawaii Island
At the close of each Merrie Monarch performance, dancers perform a parting chant as they exit the stage. Kohala’s renowned Lim family shares the meaning behind their family's chant.
How to Watch the 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival Live Stream
Here’s the full schedule to tuning into the hula competition online.
Q&A: Kaiulani Carr reflects on her year as Miss Aloha Hula
Approaching the final week of her reign, the dancer reflects on the journey of carrying hula's most prestigious crown.
Your Events Guide to the 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival
Here is what's happening in Hilo during the world famous hula competition.
People can't stop seeing Pele in the lava
Incredible sightings of the fire goddess on Hawaii Island captured on camera.
Q&A: Traditional Hawaiian tattoo expert Keone Nunes on the art of kakau
The artist weighs in on reestablishing the cultural significance of Hawaiian tattoo and teaching the next generation.
Learn the art of Polynesian navigation with Holokino Hawaii
A young Hokulea navigator launches sailing tours out of the Kahala Resort on Oahu.
Prince Jonah Kūhiō is the Hawaiian Style Icon You Didn't Know You Needed
Follow the style rules laid out by this Hawaiian royal and you’ll always be the best dressed guy in the room.
A video about Hawaiian activist and musician George Helm's life that everyone should watch
The 'aloha aina' advocate continues to inspire Hawaii decades later.
Poi for Lunch? Waiahole Poi Factory is the Perfect Place to Stop
The popular Windward Oahu fixture serves up lunches focused on the Hawaiian staple.
Here are some bingo cards for your Kamehameha Schools Song Contest viewing party
It's that time of year when Honolulu rings with the harmonious sounds of Hawaiian choral music.
Holua sledding, the death-defying sport of Hawaiian chiefs
In Keauhou, a mile-long engineering marvel allowed alii (chiefs) to ride down a mountain at 50 miles per hour all the way to the sea.
