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The Merrie Monarch Festival

For lovers of both ancient and modern hula, this event is the center of the universe. The festival begins with a Hoolaulea on Moku Ola (Coconut Island) on Easter Sunday. Hula is not only a gift from Hawaii's past, it is a legacy. Present-day Hawaii has inherited a living treasure, and we must keep it more than merely alive. It is an inspiration to watch the kumu hula (instructor) and hula halau (dance group) care for Hawaii's priceless hula inheritance, so that this makana (gift) can grow and live forever.

The Kona Classic Makes A Big Splash On Hawaii's Big Island -

Visual artists have long enjoyed the canvas of Hawaii's Big Island for its diverse terrain. It's no surprise that Hawaii's Big Island would also offer the best underwater landscape of abundant marine life, colorful coral and lava reefs against a pristine backdrop of bright aquamarine. Explore this watery world during the Second Annual Kona Classic Underwater Photography & Art Festival.

HIKE THE MAGNIFICENT MAC NUT TRAIL - Sometimes you feel like a nut, so make it a macadamia. Hawaii's pineapple business plummeted long ago, but it makes up for it with these cruncy snacks. The next time you are on a plane you can expound about your adventure along the Mac Nut Trail. King Kamehameha knew a royalty treat when he saw one.

BIG ISLAND, BIG BEACHES, BIG KAHAKAI - Long ago Polynesians traveled the ocean searching for land. Suddenly, in the distant horizon the sky glowed red. Heading towards the light, these seafarers discovered the volcanic firework display of Hawaii's Big Island. Generations have passed but sparkling blue waters continue to lap over primal lava rocks, bubble across white, black and green sand beaches and splash up sheer cliffs for modern day seafaring visitors to enjoy.