History of Hawaii

When the Hawaii sugar industry obtained Korean workers into the American labor market, it only concerned about how these cheap labor forces from Korea effectively maximized its profits, but it ignored that some of these people were suffered from health problems in both physical and psychological aspects after they migrated from Korea to Hawaii. In order to seek solace and comfort, most bachelors started to gamble and visit prostitute houses. This massively distracted them from working in the…

Men and boys today wear the tropically designed “Hawaiian Shirts” on a daily basis, special occasions, and a weekly tradition known as “Aloha Friday”. Although the history of these shirts dates back to the early 1900’s and were composed of imported Japanese silks, Aloha Friday is the designated day for locals to show off their most brightly patterned, favorite Hawaiian shirt modernly made from polyester, cotton, or…

in Hawaii’s history, the Honolulu Rail Transit Project is not only going to benefit communities but also benefit the future population on Oahu. Some are not aware what may be the advantages of the future Rail Transit Project. Being that Honolulu is ranked third for the worst traffic in the Nation,…

Hawaiian Islands, a popular tourist location due to the inexpensive plane fare from the West Coast, are a convenient vacation get away. When I traveled to the Big Island of Hawaii for a month trip during summer break in July 2013, with my parents, I was able to explore many of Mauna Loa and Kilauea’s volcanic activity, history, and land formations. I also was able to walk out to the lava flowing into the ocean, viewing first hand, that the Big Island is continually expanding. While there I began…

Local Hawaiian island people always have some type of problem yet mostly in Hawaii one of the main problems is beach pollution. Hawaii is always known for their beaches, beautiful, relaxing and a place to get away. Today Hawaii's beaches are starting to get really polluted with trash, plastic, cigarette butts, beer bottles, and all other types of trash. In Hawaii the beaches are really important because not only does it affect the natives, beach pollution affects the hawaiian ocean life as well.…

The local saying “You think you know, but you don’t know,” or, the pidgin version “You tink you know, but you know nuting,” is a good description of what I thought I knew about my friend Jonalyn Kaufmann, who I’ve known for the past ten years. I thought I knew Jonalyn well, but not enough to know where she came from, who her parents were or recognize her childhood struggles that led to her triumphs that sparked her determination through life. Through this interview, I have come to know more…

overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through absolute victory”(Pearl Harbor). After the attack on Pearl Harbor, a crippled Japanese plane landed that afternoon on the isolated island of Niihau, Hawaii. The Japanese pilot convinced a Japanese descendent on the Island, to set him free and return him his weapons after which a rampage ensued. Hawaiian Benhakaha Kanahete and his wife escaped after being captured by two Japanese soldiers. After…

Along with that we have been talking a lot about Hawaii and there Kia’i (protectors). Some people are frustrated because they do not get how Mouna a wākea and Haleakala can be considered a sacred landmark to the natives. My thing is that the law is not the discreet…

Historical Backgrounds In Mele Hawaii is considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth. There are millions of people that visit every year because of its’ magnificent beauty of nature. This can be seen in Hawaiian mele where they talk about the beauty of nature in poems or songs. When looking broadly, it may seem that Hawaiian mele portrays Hawaii as a beautiful. However, when looking closely and narrowly, one can find that there is a hidden and deeper meaning inside the mele. By reading…

Hawaii is the fiftieth and final state that has joined the United States of America. It has untamed oceans and jungles. Animals roam the beautiful, picture perfect landscape. The people who lived on the islands have had a culture that extended from the Polynesian islands to the western and southern edges of Asia. They respected the land, ocean, and everything that it provided. Their religion is polytheistic, which means they believe in many gods. Behind the beautiful scenery of islands,…