To me, part of being a mom is enjoying my kid’s toys as much as they do. My natural inquisitiveness leads me to wonder where a lot of these toys come from. And recently I looked at the Hula Hoop.

There is something about the hula that has always captivated people around the world. But while most people appreciate the entertainment value of Hawaii's famed dance, others might not understand the ...

The hula is a spiritual and graceful dance. Its motions and chants convey the rich heritage and legends of Hawaii. Undulating arms and hands tell a story in a sign language all its own. The body ...

Hula has a history in lua that is seldom heard of and by learning this and living it, we become more aware of who we are as Hawaiians. Lifelong hula dancer Debbie Nâkânelua-Richards shares the history ...

There is a curious rhythm to human affairs, or perhaps more specifically, to Western history. Some movement or idea comes along, and everyone gets swept up in its wake. This is it, then; this is the ...

On a trip to Sydney in 1956, Joan Anderson was amazed to discover a new trend sweeping Australia’s beaches and streets. People were “doing the hoop” — twirling a sturdy, circular ring of bamboo around ...

Hula dancers may inspire visions of paradise, with Hawaiian sunsets, floral scents and drinks in coconuts. But La Jolla High School junior Aiko Busby is looking to have it also inspire awareness of ...

HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) - "I would suspect hula began when the first Hawaiian or the first Polynesian set foot on this island, raised his hands and said, 'what a great place this is!' and look at this.