by DND | Jul 7, 2016 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
After voyaging more than 27,000 nautical miles, Hawaiʻiʻs iconic oceangoing canoe Hōkūleʻa arrives in the New York City, carrying the message of Mālama Honua – Caring for Island Earth. Amidst the towering skyscrapers of the Manhattan skyline, drums, oli, and...
by DND | Jul 7, 2016 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
Worldwide Voyage crewmembers participate in the annual canoe regatta along the shores of New York...
by DND | Jul 7, 2016 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
A short ferry ride from the hustle and bustle of New York City lies Governerʻs Island — the home base for the Billion Oyster Project. Director of the project, Peter Malinowski said, “The Billion Oyster Project is a restoration and education project aimed at restoring...
by DND | Jul 7, 2016 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
Hawaii’s legendary traditional voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa achieved the pinnacle of her historic four-year sail around the world at today’s United Nations (UN) celebration of World Oceans Day: a global event focused on ocean celebration and collaboration for a better...
by DND | Jul 7, 2016 | Music, Polynesian Voyaging Society
Paula Fuga performs Star of Gladness at Hōkūleʻa’s New York City arrival...