Robert Cazimero, haku mele (composer) and kumu hula, said that to him, Pele represents “one of the most important parts about our culture.” In Hawaiian culture, Pele is the goddess of volcanoes, fire, ...

Merrie Monarch Week is in full swing, with the community gearing up for the fun — and fashion — of Hōʻike Night, a free ...

Ahead of this year’s Merrie Monarch Festival, Kilauea gave spectators a show ahead of this year’s festivities.

It’s Hōʻike Night, the free hula exhibition that proceeds the three nights of competition at the 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival ...

In the ahupuaʻa of Punahou, which lies in the moku of Hilo on the beautiful island of Hawaiʻi, stands a roadway named in ...

The start of the Merrie Monarch competition is marked by a cultural celebration at Ho'ike night. Select whether each of the ...

To celebrate both National Park Week and the Merrie Monarch Festival, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will debut a new video series that features community kupuna sharing knowledge through native ...