The tradition of giving and receiving leis is a symbol of hospitality and friendship in Hawaii. Leis are floral garlands typically made from native flowers, shells, or other materials. These traditions contribute to the vibrant …show more content…
Which in Hawaiian language and culture refers to someone with dual male and female spirit and a mixture of gender traits. In Hawaii, it was among the factors that diminished and diluted Native Hawaiian culture. Beginning in the 1970s, however, a renaissance led to the vibrant expression of the islands' traditional culture that is evident today in Hawaii. Had colonialism, missionaries and other western influences accelerated the de-construction of the Hawaiian religion and society which had stood for over 600 years trying to change Hawaii? The legacy of colonialism in Hawaii was among the factors that diminished and diluted Native Hawaiian culture. Trade between Europeans and native Hawaiians was one of the most important catalysts of cultural change for some