Research Paper On Hawaiian Culture

The hospitality of Hawaiians amazed me. They were never bothered by the endless clusters of tourists but rather seemed to enjoy our company. Americans have a reputation for being rude, but Hawaii is definitely the exception. The smiling, carefree attitudes of the people and the positive spirit they show is what stood out the most. “Aloha” is a Hawaiian word meaning love, and it is used as a greeting, clearly reflecting the locals' friendly, welcoming nature. It was almost difficult to adjust to the open friendliness of the people. They treated us with as much respect as they treated their own people, which was a comforting change from everyday life back in Long Island. Smiles and friendliness were most likely due to there laid back lifestyle. No one ever …show more content…
We watched them make woven baskets, leis, wooden bowls, and many more. Everything made came from available recourses such as coconuts, trees, feathers, stone, and wood. Braiding and weaving were an important skill to Hawaiians because it helped them create carpets, sleeping mats, pillows, baskets, and fans.
Hawaii was filled with wild life, the kinds I’ve never seen before. There was mongoose’s which ran across the road not like the typical bunny or cat you see crossing the roads at home. There were seals lounging on the beaches, as well as humpback wales occasionally coming up for air in the water. Turtles bopped up from the ocean near the shore. It was like I was visiting an aquarium except this was the real deal. "We want to thank you for flying Hawaiian Airlines. We hope you enjoyed your stay. Have a safe journey home. Mahalo!" My sister shook me until I was awake. The flight attendants were waiting to say their farewell. Stepping off the plane, I felt like I just woke up from a dream. I dragged my bags behind me, which were filled with souvenirs. Along with my bags, I carried fond memories of an awesome vacation that was a life changing