Hawaii: The Ancient Hawaiian Culture

In my opinion, reading 1 (Hawaii: The Land of Many) is more informative and useful for a person who knows nothing about the sugar plantations in Hawaii in the 1800s. I would suggest using reading 1 because it talks about the entire history, as opposed to reading 2 which talks about the shutting down of the plantations today. This reading teaches the reader about the sugar plantations and the life of the laborers that worked on these sugar plantations. Reading 1 states that the sugar industry boomed in the 1800s which caused the need of plantation workers. They had recruits different countries that lived on the plantation. Laborers had to sign a contract saying they would work for a certain amount of time. Plantation supervisors whipped those

Hawaii is mainly known for its great weather. Hawaii will have wetter seasons, and drier seasons, but it is always around the same temperature. August is usually the hottest month of the year, averaging around a nice 80 degrees fahrenheit. The coldest months are not what we would consider cold. In the month of January the coldest the temperature will reach is 72 degrees fahrenheit. It seems to be like the movies portray it to be. Walking onto the beach, hearing the waves rush up onto the shore, coconut trees….. Paradise!

Hawaii, being the crossroad of the Pacific, welcomes many visitors and new residents to its shores. The movement of population into Hawaii also brings a wealth of cultural diversity to people of Hawaii. With this movement, immigrants are finding it difficult to access the U.S. healthcare system. In addition, the federal, state, and local government and private healthcare facilities are also finding it difficult to provide healthcare to these minority groups. Two common reasons that prevent minorities from receiving adequate healthcare are the lack of effective communication between the patient and healthcare provider, and the healthcare provider's lack of understanding of the minority's culture and beliefs. Advancing Effective Communication,

I Think Hawaii is a colorful place to go despite the fact that I never been I can picture the excellent water and the great individuals bring peace and quietness. exotic to me implies something that is intrigued and unordinary. Exotic Is influence in ARTS because you have access to see things around the world using the internet a

The Hawaiians believed in the existence of spirits who would come back to torment them if not treated with the required respect. This is the main reason why they treat the bones of the dead with utmost respect. The spirits would take the shape of humans and are able to communicate with the living. They are viewed as being powerful since the living cannot attack or control the life but they are able to manipulate the living to perform certain things.

Hawaii, a tropical paradise, made up 132 Islands. Home of the worlds most active volcano Hawaii’s Native Culture, and  is about 1,500 years old. Hawaii, the most common mispronunciation heard on the big island is the word Hawaii. Newscasters from Honolulu say Ha-va-ee-ee is the proper way to spell and pronounce it, and some UH locals swear that is correct. Hawaii’s origins from the Polynesians who voyaged to and

The Honolulu Museum of Art is home to many different types of art, anywhere from 300-year-old Hawaiian artifacts to 20th century Maui landscape by Georgia O’Keeffe. It also has Hawaiian based paintings, sculptures and decorative art. The music culture in Hawaii is unlike any other in the world. Some of the most unique and flowing rhythms were inspired by the beauty of the island. One place to witness the beauty of Hawaiian music is at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center which has been in operation since 1964. A great way to learn more about Hawaiian culture is to attend a Hawaiian-language church service or watch the ancient sport of canoe paddling.

Robert sneered, “We’re here to work, not to pray.” Only two weeks passed since I joined Kupu to volunteer for seven-weeks. My team started our first day working in the forest. Although I joined this program to save Hawaii's environment, I found myself lodged between cultures when at 4 a.m. Kama woke us to chant.

My family’s trip to Hawaii all began because my mom said “screw it, I have the money, and I wanna go at some point, why not now.” My mom is where I get my self-confidence from; her, my sister and I all are egotistical in our way. My mom’s egotism circulates around her looks, and yes she looks amazing for being 54 years old, and with two kids who have put her through inconceivable amounts of stress and bullshit. My mother is also very inclusive as a person, she’ll always encourage my sister to do new things with her, and if she wants to go to Estes Park one day for no reason she motivates me and my sister to go with her. Just like when she wanted to drive to Fort Collins because she had never up close seen Colorado State

When thinking of Hawaii, the pictures that come to mind for most people are palm trees, sandy beaches,

Hawaii is one of the nicest places in the world. Many people want to come to Hawaii. We are lucky to live in Hawaii because of our beaches, food, and natural resources.

In Polynesia it is the north most island group. This state comprises of the whole lot of islands spread over almost 2500kms in pacific ocean and are formed by and volcanic action at undersea magma source and that is known as hot spot of Hawaii. This action is being processed since then an continuously forming new islands and yet the hot spot is still at the same place. As the hot

When thinking about Hawaii, most people think about palm trees, hula girls, and big waves. Others think of flowers, luaus, and dramatic sunsets. While each of these certainly embodies a part of Hawaiian culture, in reality, these items comprise a very small percentage of what makes up Hawaii. The state of Hawaii is not like other states. It does not even have a singular geographic barrier. In fact, Hawaii is a series of 132 islands in the central Pacific Ocean that stretch out for over 1,200 miles. Eight of the islands are large, with seven of

The cultural legacies of the Maori reveals to a great extent the properties of their society in addition to the skills possessed by the Maori. They were a very culturally rich civilization, and harboured some of the most well known ancient practices that still leave a mark on New Zealand today.

Māori societies rely on a hierarchical system to keep balance within the Iwi (tribe) or Hapū (sub-tribe). The leaders can determine how tikanga (the correct or Māori way of doing things) is defined within that iwi or hapū so hold a great deal of responsibility. A good leader would have gained mana (power and authority) from his/her people and would often have whakapapa (genealogy or lineage) which they gained their mana and leadership skills from (Duncan, 2015). Kaumātua (elders) were often looked upon as leaders in any community because of their knowledge and advice but a highly respected leader would also be of direct descent from the atua (ancestor with continuing power, can be related to gods) or ariki (original chief of the waka). In this essay I will use the Kīngitanga movement on the 1860’s to show how mana, tikanga and whakapapa are all important concepts for a good Māori leader to encompass into his role.