Enjoy this Nā Mele with the talented, musical Lim Family of Kohala, Hawai‘i Island. On the program, you’ll see siblings Sonny Lim, Nani Lim Yap and Lorna Lim perform as a trio. Among the featured hula dancers are family members Namakana Davis-Lim, Brianna “Wehi” Lim Ryder and Asialynn Yap.
A 1995 film by Tom Coffman that chronicles the islands’ history. The documentary features Kumu John Keola Lake sharing stories and chants; Herb Kāne, renowned artist and co-founder of the Polynesian Voyaging Society; and scholar and author Rubellite Kawena Johnson.
Lahainaluna High on Maui celebrated its 150th anniversary with mele and hula.
This special episode features stories from the 2017 HIKI NŌ Fall Challenge, where five high schools and nine middle schools in Hawai‘i had just four days to create a story based on the theme “What it’s Like to Walk in Another Person’s Shoes.” Students worked independently—without any hands-on help from teachers or adults—to conceptualize, shoot, write, and edit their stories.
This Nā Mele features the trio, Keauhou. The name Keauhou translates as “the new or renewed generation.” The program features original songs from the group as well as a special guest performance from mentor and musical legend Robert Cazimero.
Hawaiʻi mirrored Western culture after annexation but a renaissance revived language, mele and hula.
Three candidates vie for the State Senate seat representing Mililani Town, Waipiʻo and Royal Kunia.
Lahainaluna High grads mark their 150th anniversary with a parade and the lighting of the big L.
This special “What I Learned” edition of HIKI NŌ, hosted by Anya Carroll (Kalani High School) and Teo Fukamizu (Hongwanji Mission School), highlights the learning journey behind student-produced stories. The episode emphasizes that the process—marked by multiple drafts, teamwork, feedback, and perseverance—is as important as the final product.