Arts + Culture 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. by Matthew Dekneef
Culture Hokulea’s first crew members reflect on its historic maiden voyage These seven Hokulea voyagers share their memories from the past. by Christine Hitt
Arts + Culture The Complete 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival Winners List The full rundown of who won on hula's biggest night. by Matthew Dekneef
Arts + Culture Street Style: 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival The freshest looks from Hilo, shot by photographer Dino Morrow. by The Editors of HAWAII Magazine
Arts + Culture 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. by Lurline Wailana McGregor; Video by Techy3 Studio
Arts + Culture Merrie Monarch Festival Bingo Cards for Your Viewing Party We've got the perfect bingo cards for all three nights of epic competition. by Jade Snow
Culture 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. by Jade Snow
Arts + Culture How to Watch the 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival Live Stream Here’s the full schedule to tuning into the hula competition online. by Matthew Dekneef
Culture 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. by Matthew Dekneef
Arts + Culture Your Events Guide to the 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival Here is what's happening in Hilo during the world famous hula competition. by Matthew Dekneef
Culture People can’t stop seeing Pele in the lava Incredible sightings of the fire goddess on Hawaii Island captured on camera. by Matthew Dekneef and Tracy Chan
Culture 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. by Matthew Kaulana Ing