The Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo
preserves the ancient Hawaiian
tradition of hula.
In one of hula’s most athletic and ancient dances, the men of Ke Kai O Kahiki excavate the fundamentals of the form’s multi-layered tradition.
Miss Aloha Hula Taizha Keakealani Hughes-Kaluhiokalani and her kumu
hula reflect on her triumphant journey.
Dance has helped Emilia Villaver Daquioag connect with family, friends, and the community in ways unavailable to her through spoken language.