You have probably seen Hawaii’s beautiful pictures, but don’t you want to know a little more? I know some of you have been there, but you probably don’t know everything, right? The state of Hawaii has unique traditions, events, and cultural dances.
The first Hawaiians.
Sometime in the first millennium, Polynesians migrated to Hawaii in big canoes. They had to find their way from island to island by paying attention to the stars, the ocean currents, and the wildlife that lived in the area. With no way to make metal on the island, the people used tools made of wood, bone, and stone. Kings ruled separate kingdoms scattered over the islands, and many chiefs ruled under each king. An explorer named Captain James Cook visited the islands in 1778 and named them the Sandwich Islands after his friend the Earl of Sandwich. …show more content…
Aumakua as a personal or family spirit or god, who protects and watches over a person or family. Often this spirit takes the form of animal such as a bird, shark, or reptile, or even an object like a rock or a plant. Hula is a dance developed by the polynesians who came and traditionally accompanied the dance with the song mele. Traditional instruments such as the ukulele and the ipu (gourd drum) also accompany the dance.
World War 2, Statehood, and Pearl Harbor.
After Japan Bombed Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor the Japanese Hawaii were accused and under suspicion but proved themselves by joining the army. “Shortly after world war 2 statehood became a major issue. A naval base on Oahu, was a major center for U.S. military power in the Pacific. “Thousands died and many U.S. ships and planes were destroyed.
Rich Hawaiian history makes them one of the most unique
The first Hawaiians.
Sometime in the first millennium, Polynesians migrated to Hawaii in big canoes. They had to find their way from island to island by paying attention to the stars, the ocean currents, and the wildlife that lived in the area. With no way to make metal on the island, the people used tools made of wood, bone, and stone. Kings ruled separate kingdoms scattered over the islands, and many chiefs ruled under each king. An explorer named Captain James Cook visited the islands in 1778 and named them the Sandwich Islands after his friend the Earl of Sandwich. …show more content…
Aumakua as a personal or family spirit or god, who protects and watches over a person or family. Often this spirit takes the form of animal such as a bird, shark, or reptile, or even an object like a rock or a plant. Hula is a dance developed by the polynesians who came and traditionally accompanied the dance with the song mele. Traditional instruments such as the ukulele and the ipu (gourd drum) also accompany the dance.
World War 2, Statehood, and Pearl Harbor.
After Japan Bombed Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor the Japanese Hawaii were accused and under suspicion but proved themselves by joining the army. “Shortly after world war 2 statehood became a major issue. A naval base on Oahu, was a major center for U.S. military power in the Pacific. “Thousands died and many U.S. ships and planes were destroyed.
Rich Hawaiian history makes them one of the most unique