Hawaiian Soul

Following the ancient practices of our ancestors has restored a missing piece—healing across generations.

A historic site yields clues to Maui’s ancient culture

A millennium before Haleakala became a national park, Hawaiians traversed its moonscape crater. On the park’s centennial, we reprise that journey.

Now that federal funds to restore "the Target Island" have dried up, Kaho‘olawe's caretakers are scrambling to maintain the work of healing this sacred place.

Discover how the restoration of Koieie Fishpond in North Kihei is helping to connect volunteers with ancient Hawaiian culture, legends and practices of old.

Synonymous with Halema‘uma‘u, the rainbow-hued ferns such as the ‘ama‘u can also be found growing trailside at Haleakalā National Park.

Bit by bit, archeologists are uncovering a forgotten island where kings once ruled and a sacred lizard kept watch.

Nearly a century after solid wooden surfboards started slipping from favor, there is a renewed swell of interest in this ancient Hawaiian craft.

Polynesians navigate Earth's largest ocean by celestial bodies and seabirds, winds and ocean swells.

Teya Penniman explores the cultural significance and modern practices of Makahiki season in Hawaii. Learn about this sacred celebration in honor of Lono.

In rural East Maui, two communities are taking a stand to conserve a weird wild food — and with it, a part of their culture.

The culture of ancient Hawaiʻi was deeply rooted in nature. It still is—thanks to places like Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.

How food is grown, prepared, and used is arguably as important in defining a culture as lineage, language and lore.

The life of Kālaipōhaku Hoaka Delos Reyes has been shaped by the medium he shapes.

Hawaiian culture evolved over millennia, then almost disappeared after Western contact. Maui's cultural advisors are committed to bringing it back.

Kepā Maly is restoring authenticity to the stories of the island he loves.

Place names in Hawai‘i often carry rich cultural or historical meaning, but rarely is the origin story clear.

Lomilomi has the potential to "heal a person's path backwards and forwards," says Jeana Naluai, owner of Ho'omana Spa.

A race of Polynesian seafarers managed to carry with them food for the rest of their lives in Hawai‘i.

From tiny shells that wash ashore on this forbidden island come priceless treasures.

In its wax and wane, Hawaiians of old found the secrets to sustainable living.

Herb Kawainui Kāne has inspired a cultural rebirth.

How did Hawaiians use the stars?

A sophisticated public art series reveals Wailuku’s deep aloha.

How two homegrown farmers are working to save the future by looking to the past.

See all eleven kapa Pua Van Dorpe created to honor ancient Maui chiefs, and read their stories.

Discovering culture through dance.