Culture of Hawaii

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 history of interactions between individuals of different races and social classes during the era of colonization the origins of these ideals surrounding sexuality are made apparent. The degradation of culture as well as the manipulation of sex for the benefit of European colonizers in Hawaii and the rest of the Americas was discovered by the interactions that occurred during the age of exploration. Relationships between African slaves and their white masters also gives insight into the…

destination?Honeymoon vacations as you imagined it: white sands, turquoise sea and coconut trees. Snorkeling among coral, visiting nature reserves, pristine landscapes, sunsets, sunrises … and romance.Honeymoon vacation of a lifetime exotic beaches of Hawaii, through the white sands of the Maldives to the jungles of Sri Lanka … You just select your Honeymoon from the best honeymoon destinations list. So what are the best Honeymoon destinations for you?Do you want to go to one of the Most…

The accoutrements of hustle and bustle such as these have all been and will continue to be part of the Great Marketing image of a Paradise, and everyday life grows like fruit bearing vines in the cracks of the pavement; an American, homogenized culture sitting heavy like cheap fried food in the belly. But the dream-selling developers and real estate agents can sense it. The Hawaiian Dream is here (In the 80s, mostly, so was the real…

This Is who I am Living in Hawaii all my life I grew up with the hawaiian culture all my life. Our famous dessert is the sweet haupia dish. My culture identity involves food, education, and hobbies. These things make up of who I am and how I identity myself as. My first culture identity values is food. In my culture as a Hawaiian we always eat are Lau Lau, Poke, Sweet Potato, Haupia, Poi, Kulolo, Lomi Salmon, squid luau, chicken long rice, to our ono Kalua pig, and many more we enjoy. We…

one with the ocean. He accepts challenges that goes on his life. Eddie Aikau dreamed in sailing on the Hokule’a and to share his culture and its history to the world. According to the article on Eddie Aikau Foundation, “He took on the responsibility, not only of helping to make the beaches safer, but of willingly sharing his knowledge of the ocean with visitors to Hawaii so they could enjoy the beautiful beaches and go home safely to their family and friends”. This means that he possessed the…

West Coast of the US’’(fortune.com). “The USS Arizona Memorial, at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, marks the resting place of 1,102 of the 1,177 sailors and Marines killed on USS Arizona (BB-39)…

For Native Hawaiians the entire universe and all things in it, including spirits, were natural. The land of the Hawaiian people had an abundant amount of natural resources to create materials and food to survive. The bones of their ancestral spirits were buried deep into the ground that generated food and possessed the spiritual energy to sustain families. Herb Kawainui Kane, an author and artist-historian with special interest in Hawai 'i and the South Pacific, states “Aumakua (Ancestral…

their world. Chants and hula carry on the legends and Hula brings forth the meanings of the chants, similar to how the form of poetry may give life to a poem. Interpreted in many ways, hula is an international symbol of Hawaiian culture. Hula has played a big part in making Hawaii a well-known vacation destination. The types are endless but the three most commonly seen by…

words Mexican Cowboys also came in the mid 1800’s and they taught the Hawaiians a few tricks on how to play music on a guitar. Also throughout the history of Hawaiian music there were some popular Artists in Hawaiian music which helped spread the culture throughout the world. Ancient Hawaiian music was established in religious chants and hymns, their instruments were rocks, gourds, sticks and drums made from…