Holo Mai Pele (Pele Travels) tells the epic saga of the rivalry between Pele, Hawaiian goddess of the volcano, and her sister Hi'iaka. The one-hour performance program features a dazzling display of ancient hula and chant, weaving together archetypal themes of creation, love, and betrayal into a sweeping dramatic performance. Viewers will experience the transformative power and spirituality that lie at the heart of the hula.

In 2001, when Holo Mai Pele appeared on PBS's Great Performances-the nation's longest-running and most prestigious TV series devoted to the performing arts-it represented the most visible treatment of hula to appear in the national media. It was the first time that anything from the Pacific had been selected for the program. This documentary, by acclaimed director Catherine Tatge with revered kumu hula) Pualani Kanaka'ole Kanahele and Nalani Kanaka'ole, tells the story of the volcano goddess Pele and her favorite sister Hi'iaka. While the performance is stunningly beautiful, at the same time, it is deeply spiritual.