Arts + Culture
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.
How to Watch the 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival Live Stream
Here’s the full schedule to tuning into the hula competition online.
Where to Eat and Shop in Hilo During Merrie Monarch
So much to do in so little time? We made it easy for you with this guide to a few of our must-stop shopping and dining destinations in Hilo.
What to Do When You Happen Upon a Hula Ceremony
There is a difference between performing hula for entertainment and engaging in hula as a sacred ritual.
Your Events Guide to the 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival
Here is what's happening in Hilo during the world famous hula competition.
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.
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.
Taimane Gardner's Video Medley Celebrates Beach Life and Surf Culture
Honolulu's talented ukulele virtuosa gets back to her roots with this lively surf medley.
The Beloved Musubi Finally Gets a Cookbook of its Own
It features more than 80 variations of the iconic snack.
The Fascinating Origins Behind 7 Famous Hawaiian Place Names
What they mean and what they tell us about a place's history and culture.
