Mākia,’ which conveys the meaning of “aim, motto or purpose,” was chosen to inspire resilience and purpose during a time of ...

The word mākia was selected as the 2024 Huaʻōlelo (Word) of the Year by the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language (KHʻUOK). The word, meaning “aim, ...

The downtown Honolulu mural titled Kauluhakulau features Sig Zane’s iconic ʻulu print with the leaves and skin of the ...

The Tale of Moana aboard the Disney Treasure is one of the greatest shows I've ever seen and we had the chance to speak to ...

Puʻuwai Tollefson-Kelly, a communication major with a subject certificate in educational studies, will be the student speaker for the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo 2024 fall commencement ceremony ...

Maui musically lifts Moana up by reminding her ... the further progression of her wayfinding abilities and her pivotal performance of a haka, a ceremonial dance and chant.

Maui musically lifts Moana up by reminding her ... the further progression of her wayfinding abilities and her pivotal performance of a haka, a ceremonial dance and chant. "I've never done a ...

When demigod Maui teaches Moana how to face her fears before ... "Warrior Face" is inspired by traditional Haka, a ceremonial dance of Māori culture. Other songs performed in the stage show ...

Māori Issues Reporter Pokere Paewai looks at the te reo version of Disney's latest film and what it means for the normalisation of te reo.