Hawai‘i Island Arts + Culture
8 Flowers and Lei You'll See at the Merrie Monarch Festival
These flowers—some native to the Islands—have special meaning in Hawaiian culture.
Find Curated Hawaiʻi Goods at This Hilo Shop
Hana Hou Hilo, originally established as a Hawaiiana antiques and collectibles store, has transformed itself into a modern-day curator of locally made goods.
Learn How to Make Hilo-Style Lei on Hawaiʻi Island
Hawai‘i Island’s Donkey Mill Art Center offers this—and other—lei-making classes throughout the year.
Best Big Island Lū‘au For Your 2023 Vacation
From Polynesian delicacies to daring fire dances—these Big Island lū‘au are sure to give you an unforgettable experience.
10 Hawaiʻi Products We Love Right Now
From May Day-inspired tote bags to locally grown spices, these products are sure to bring Hawaiʻi to you.
WATCH: The 2023 Merrie Monarch Festival Winning Performances
See some of the best performances from the 60th Merrie Monarch Contest here.
How to Watch the Merrie Monarch Festival 2023
Hawaiʻi's premier hula competition is back for another year, and here's how you can watch it happen live.
Your Primer to the 2023 Merrie Monarch Festival
After three years of pandemic disruptions, the festival is back in full force and celebrating its 60th anniversary. Here’s what you need to know about the festival, which runs from April 9-15.
Experience the Breath-Taking Floating Lantern Festival
The beautiful ceremony returns to Hawaiʻi Island to commemorate peace, hope and healing.
What to Know About the 2022 Merrie Monarch Festival
The highly anticipated hula event returns in April with a live audience and a limited number of invited guests. If you’re not among them, you can still check it out. Here’s how.
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP72
Kevin and new co-host Taylon Faltas talk story with local comedian Justine Smith on this episode of the "Have Aloha Will Travel" podcast.
5 Kona Coffee Facts for National Coffee Day
Calling all coffee lovers!
Hear from the Misses We Miss from Past Merrie Monarch Festivals
Insights and inspiration from former five Miss Aloha Hulas.
How to Watch the Virtual 2021 Merrie Monarch Festival
What you need to know to watch the prestigious hula competition in Hilo from home.
A Visit to These Secret Ponds is a Lesson in Hawaiʻi’s History and Culture
Found across Hawai‘i, anchialine ponds, with their unique ecosystems, are little-known treasures often overlooked as part of Hawai‘i’s narrative—both past and present.
Take the Road Less Traveled to this Secluded Hawaiian Fishpond and Bay
Kaloko Fishpond, which is a part of the Kaloko-Honokōhau National Park, is beset with traditional Hawaiian artifacts and sites.
Learn Ancient Hawaiian History Along the Sparkling Coast of Lapakahi
Crystal clear waters, a gorgeous walking trail and remnants of ancient Hawaiian civilization can all be found at Lapakahi State Historical Park.
Q&A with Hawaiʻi Surfing Prodigy Jackson Dorian
Jackson Dorian, a young surfer from Hawai‘i Island, is following in his pro surfer father’s wake and rapidly gaining acclaim in the surfing world.
Q&A with Fishpond Educator and Caretaker Luka Mossman
Luka Mossman and his family have spent over two decades restoring and maintaining the Hale o Lono Fishpond, and it now serves as a center for culture and science.
Join the Kona Historical Society's New Virtual Program
“From the Collection” highlights the Kona Historical Society’s archives, historic sites and people in monthly digital seminars.
Shop With Aloha: Big Island Coffee Roasters
Get award-winning Hawaiʻi-grown coffee and bars of edible espresso delivered to your home from this boutique coffee farm.
How Hālau, Artisans and Hawaiʻi’s Hula Community are Dealing with Merrie Monarch's Cancellation
The 57th annual festival was scheduled to run from April 12 to 18.
