Polynesian Voyaging Society
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Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage
Founded on a legacy of Pacific Ocean exploration, the Polynesian Voyaging Society seeks to perpetuate the art and science of traditional Polynesian voyaging and the spirit of exploration through experiential educational programs that inspire students and their communities to respect and care for themselves, each other, and their natural and cultural environments.
The Polynesian Voyaging Society, founded in 1973 is on a mission to perpetuate the art and science of traditional Polynesian voyaging and the spirit of exploration through experiential educational programs that inspire students and their communities to respect and care for themselves, each other, and their natural and cultural environments.
Through voyaging, PVS hopes to inspire humanity to care for the earth by highlighting the vital importance of oceans, indigenous knowledge, communities, education and sustainability.
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Polynesian Voyaging Society
Hawaiian Skies | Episode 8: New York City
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 hula rang...
Hawaiian Skies | Episode 7: Voyage to South Africa
Hōkūleʻa sails across the Indian Ocean and arrives in South Africa, the birthplace of humanity.
Hawaiian Skies | Episode 6: Voyage into the Indian Ocean
Hōkūleʻa crewmembers dive the Great Barrier Reef, before leaving Australia to sail into the Indian Ocean and arriving in Bali, Indonesia.