From that amazing weather to the friendly islanders, Hawaii is a great place to learn about and visit.…
There are many important cultural aspects of the Hawaiian society however, there are 3 main aspects that will be focused upon now. Their relevance is extremely important due to them showing much about their heritage, their personality’s and traditions. The 3 are cultural food which demonstrates tradition. Territorial battles which shows their sacrifices for their people and land. And dance that represents Hawaiian heritage and also tells stories and shows culture.…
Walking out of the school with confusion on her face, my mother saw an elderly Mexican American woman who spoke Spanish and asked her if she knew the reason we were not accepted into the school. The woman proceeded to explain to my…
In Hawaii, however, you become a part of a brand new experience that you have probably never experienced before. Beaches there are not lined from end to end with restaurants and rental shops; instead, they are lined with palm trees and all of their untouched, natural wonders that have been there since the islands formed. In Hawaii, you get away from the “real” world and get a chance to experience the rich island culture that you might never have known about. The hustle and bustle of the inner city life and the monotonous nine to five job of the suburban life are not seen in Hawaii. It is very relaxed, and every day seems like it is a new adventure waiting for you to discover it. The food in Hawaii is also a departure from something that you could get any other day. There are…
“Jimmy Carter said, we become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.” Hawaii is a multicultural and multiethnic islands. That is one of the great parts of living in Hawaii. It all started when immigrants from all over the world came to Hawaii as a sugar plantation worker. One of the immigrants are Portuguese. During the 19th century, big groups of Portuguese came to work in sugar plantations because they were recruited by the Hawaiian government and the Planters’ Society. Also, a doctor living in Portugal named Dr. William Hillebrand, promoted jobs in Hawai’i and organized the first immigrants that came. There are over 20, 000 Portuguese immigrants…
“The Aloha State” was annexed to the United States in 1959, but its history can be dated back centuries earlier. Approximately 1,500 years ago, Polynesians from the Marquesas Islands first set foot in Hawaii. Hawaiian culture, a mixture of many Polynesian traditions, flourished over the centuries. The arrival of Captain James Cook, Protestant missionaries, and European diseases in the late 18th and early 19th centuries stunted the growth and development of the native Hawaiian population. Western influence continued to grow and by 1893, American colonists, who controlled much of Hawaii's economy, overthrew the Hawaiian Kingdom. Although many natives died in the hustle of their history, their culture lived on. When on vacationing in Hawaii, tourists can experience the vibrancy of the Hawaiian culture firsthand.…
The heart and soul of all cultures is the food and Hawaiian food is a fusion of many cultures. The islands of Hawaii have been open to different cultures for hundreds of years. What do you see when you think of Hawaiian food? If you 're like me, (born and raised on the (“mainland”) I think of fresh fruits (mostly pineapple), seafood (Hawaii is, after all, in the middle of the Pacific ocean), and exotic luau dishes like steamed taro leaves and roast pig.…
Historic Kailua-Kona, Hawaii is a great place to visit if you want pristine beaches and very fun ocean activities. It's much less crowded than Maui or Honolulu, but there are still plenty of hotels, resorts and vacation properties for you to choose from. You can easily rent an oceanfront condo, and you'll feel like Hawaiian royalty. Speaking of Hawaiian royalty, why not check out Hulihe'e Palace state monument? It's the former home of King Kalākaua and Queen Kapiʻolani. Kailua Bay is filled with amazing shopping. Stop by the Pacific Fine Art Gallery, or buy some gifts at the Kona Inn Shopping…
If ask people a question that which place has the most beautiful beach, sunshine and full of enthusiasm, I think most people will have the same answer, Hawaii. As we all know, Hawaii is the most famous holiday resort in the world, people who are from all over the world come here to enjoy the beautiful scenery, watch the hula dance and eat delicious food. However, people should also know the culture, which are the symbols of Hawaii, such as hula, chant and mele.…
Since I came to live in the United States five years ago, I being in Hialeah all the time, this is my city and my neighborhood. I have found the place where I fell like home a large part of my family lives here and I have found the best people and friends here and full the space left empty when I left my country. In the future I may have to change the city, State or maybe just move to another city but I doesn’t matter where I am Hialeah will always be in my memories and I will never forget it.…
Dear Family, The reason why I came to Hawaii was to convert Hawaiians Christianity and educate the Hawaiians about clothing, Christianity, reading and writing.…
I love Hawaii because it’s a culture enriches state. I am glad that the state of Hawaii brought back the Hawaiian practices. As a student who went to school in Hawaii, I know how good it is to have Hawaiian education programs. The state of Hawaii Constitution requires that the public school system has Hawaiian education programs. The Hawaiian programs in the public school system help keep the Hawaiian practice alive. Here is a link to the Hawaii educational system: http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/StudentLearning/HawaiianEducation/Pages/Hawaiian-studies-program-interview.aspx.…
Born in Honolulu ,Hawaii on the island of Oahu, I lived there for two and a half years. At almost three years old I moved to a small town in the San Joaquin Valley; Hanford, California. I've grown up in a nice home in a well located area in Hanford. But growing up in Hanford I know only what I have seen here and learned about from inside the community. I didn't know much about Hawaii besides being born there and that my grandparents live there. But years later in the summer of 2014, I took a trip to back to the islands of Hawaii.…
I was born and raised on the island of Oahu; therefore, it is the only culture I am familiar with since my mother did not feel it was necessary to practice every single Japanese custom. After reflecting on my experiences of living here, I do not think that there is a majority culture in Hawaii. I do believe that we have a greater number of individuals from certain ethnicities; however, they may not practice their culture, similar to my situation. Hawaii’s culture is a combination of everyone’s culture, which is what makes it unique. We have annual events that celebrate a variety of cultures, such as the bon dance, the Korean festival, Chinese New Year, and the Merrie Monarch Festival.…
Imagine waking up every day to the sounds and scents of nature and spending every hour in paradise like an extended vacation. Hawaii could feel like a permanent vacation because you are isolated from the mainland. If urban living isn't for you, then Honolulu has big city living with tropical charm. This gives you everything you need to relax and enjoy life.…