Daughters of the Waves
Although only 20, Vahine Fierro is undaunted by the Teahupo‘o wave, considered the most dangerous in the world. Vahine surfs as no other Polynesian girl has ever surfed. In Tahitian culture, riding the waves is an ancestral activity from which women had been gradually eliminated, but now surfing is open to women, just in time for the Olympics.
Episodes
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Daughters of the Waves
S12 E1203 - 56m 46s
Although only 20, Vahine Fierro is undaunted by the Teahupo‘o wave, considered the most dangerous in the world. Vahine surfs as no other Polynesian girl has ever surfed. In Tahitian culture, riding the waves is an ancestral activity from which women had been gradually eliminated, but now surfing is open to women, just in time for the Olympics.
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Ola Hou: Journey to New York Fashion Week
S12 E1201 - 56m 46s
When Native Hawaiian fashion designer, Sharayah Chun-Lai receives an invitation from the world-renowned Runway 7 to showcase her brand, Ola Hou Designs, at the prestigious New York Fashion Week, she and her supportive family are tossed into a fast-paced world of planning, preparation and runway readiness to bring the spirit of the Big Island to the magic of the Big Apple.
Extras + Features
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Pacific Heartbeat: Family Playlist
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Dive into the vibrant tapestry of Pacific Islander culture with Pacific Heartbeat: Family Playlist, featuring viewer favorites from previous seasons of Pacific Heartbeat. Each episode offers an authentic glimpse into the experiences of Pacific Islanders, with a special focus on the integral role of family in these rich and diverse communities.
Schedule
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Pacific Heartbeat
Loimata, The Sweetest Tears
Thursday
May 15
1 Hour
The final years of Lilo Ema Siope, and the Siope family's return journey to their homeland of Samoa. -
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Pacific Heartbeat
Loimata, The Sweetest Tears
Friday
May 16
1 Hour
The final years of Lilo Ema Siope, and the Siope family's return journey to their homeland of Samoa. -
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Pacific Heartbeat
Loimata, The Sweetest Tears
Friday
May 16
1 Hour
The final years of Lilo Ema Siope, and the Siope family's return journey to their homeland of Samoa. -
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Pacific Heartbeat
Loimata, The Sweetest Tears
Friday
May 16
1 Hour
The final years of Lilo Ema Siope, and the Siope family's return journey to their homeland of Samoa. -
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Pacific Heartbeat
Loimata, The Sweetest Tears
Sunday
May 18
1 Hour
The final years of Lilo Ema Siope, and the Siope family's return journey to their homeland of Samoa. -
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Pacific Heartbeat
Loimata, The Sweetest Tears
Sunday
May 18
1 Hour
The final years of Lilo Ema Siope, and the Siope family's return journey to their homeland of Samoa. -
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Pacific Heartbeat
Loimata, The Sweetest Tears
Sunday
May 18
1 Hour
The final years of Lilo Ema Siope, and the Siope family's return journey to their homeland of Samoa. -
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Ola Hou -- Journey to New York Fashion Week
Monday
May 19
1 Hour
Native Hawaiian fashion designer Sharayah Chun-Lai does what it takes to bring Ola Hou Designs to the New York runway. -
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Pacific Heartbeat
Island Cowgirls
Monday
May 19
1 Hour
Two Hawaiian cowgirls -- La'l Bertlemann and Lani Cran Petrie -- dedicate their lives to caring for their family ranches. -
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Pacific Heartbeat
Daughters of the Waves
Monday
May 19
1 Hour
Vahine Fierro and her two sisters hope to make a living as surfers and travel the world. -
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Pacific Heartbeat
High Tide, Don't Hide
Tuesday
May 20
1 Hour
New Zealand teenagers join the global School Strike for Climate. -
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Hawai'i's Precious Resources
Tuesday
May 20
1 Hour
Three short films explore the balance in Hawaii's ecosystems. -
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The Healer Stones
Thursday
May 22
1 Hour
Four large stones on Waikiki Beach represent a Hawaiian tradition of healing and gender diversity, and serve as a tribute to four mahu who brought the healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii. -
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The Healer Stones
Friday
May 23
1 Hour
Four large stones on Waikiki Beach represent a Hawaiian tradition of healing and gender diversity, and serve as a tribute to four mahu who brought the healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii. -
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Pacific Heartbeat
The Healer Stones
Friday
May 23
1 Hour
Four large stones on Waikiki Beach represent a Hawaiian tradition of healing and gender diversity, and serve as a tribute to four mahu who brought the healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii. -
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Pacific Heartbeat
The Healer Stones
Friday
May 23
1 Hour
Four large stones on Waikiki Beach represent a Hawaiian tradition of healing and gender diversity, and serve as a tribute to four mahu who brought the healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii. -
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Pacific Heartbeat
The Healer Stones
Sunday
May 25
1 Hour
Four large stones on Waikiki Beach represent a Hawaiian tradition of healing and gender diversity, and serve as a tribute to four mahu who brought the healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii. -
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Pacific Heartbeat
The Healer Stones
Sunday
May 25
1 Hour
Four large stones on Waikiki Beach represent a Hawaiian tradition of healing and gender diversity, and serve as a tribute to four mahu who brought the healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii. -
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Pacific Heartbeat
The Healer Stones
Sunday
May 25
1 Hour
Four large stones on Waikiki Beach represent a Hawaiian tradition of healing and gender diversity, and serve as a tribute to four mahu who brought the healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii.
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