Native Hawaiian Student Intertextual Analysis

Lovely Hula Hands: Corporate Tourism and the Prostitution of Hawaiian Culture written by Haunani Kay Trask was written in 1993. Trask wrote this paper to inform Americans about what she thinks of tourism, a “colonial imposition” towards the Hawaiian culture. Trask incorporates ethos, pathos and logos throughout her essay to show how tourism effects these three points in the Hawaiian culture: The homeland, the language and dance of the culture and the familial relationships.

Paradise Remade: The Politics of Culture and History in Hawaii. Philidelphia: Temple Universtiry Press 1993. Print.

Around the world, there are many Indigenous groups having practiced their own traditional cultures. Through the history and following globalisation, traditional cultures have gradually disappeared. For example, in Japan, there are Ainu people had established their own culture, but they were assimilated to Japanese culture because of the annexation to Japan in the mid-1800s. Therefore, until recently, they have used the Japanese language and been educated and lived as Japanese. However, there are many traditional cultures which have still practiced over the time. Those existing cultures may be more significant than those cultures that have disappeared. Particularly, Indigenous performing arts tend to be survived over the time and actively protected to preserve. This essay will argue that Indigenous dance and chant have had significant roles to Indigenous people in many aspects. Firstly, this essay will examine hula’s several roles among the Hawaiian culture and society in the past and current. Secondly, it will focus on the relationship between haka and the Maori’s mentality and spirituality over the time. Finally, it will investigate Ainu chant, yukar, and its particular changes of importance to the Ainu.

The Hawaiian Renaissance also gave natives an opportunity to fight for what they knew was right about preserving the Hawaiian culture forever. This provided an avenue for people who did not know Hawaiian culture to witness, and at the same time, understand what it took to preserve the culture. Lastly, the Hawaiian renaissance had further pushed the United states to find ways to take away what rightfully belonged to the Hawaiians, including culture, in means of agreements that were not written on just formal documents but done without consent. Regardless, it had also drawn Hawaii as nation under the United States. The conflicts and compromises made during this Hawaiian Renaissance completely changed what people now know as Hawaii, and it is truly an important aspect of what it came to be today and how the culture of Hawaiians was preserved. People all over the world, especially those who know nothing about Hawaii or even America, should all learn about this major time in Hawaii’s history where people fought against the eradication of their culture, as their way of life. The Hawaiian renaissance is too vague to be compared to a personal problem in life, but it shows how with a conflict and many compromises, many things can

All of these acts take place at the expense and pain of Native Hawaiians who are struggling to survive. Here you have multimillion dollar revenue and none of that money is going to support and perpetuate the culture or recover of the language and heritage of Native Hawaiians. This reminds me of many stories we have covered during class of where cultures have been oppressed in order for other cultures to succeed. Most Hawaiians have witness that tourism, as a foreigner dominated enterprise, is the plague which an already oppressed people must endure with very few other economic options or alternatives in life. The plight of Native Hawaiians is only one example of the destructive impact tourism is having on indigenous people in communities around the world. All is not well in

I’ve learned so much about this state and its fascinating animals and traditions. I love that the state bird is the Nene, “Hawaiian Goose”. A tradition that sounds so fun is a luau. This is a traditional party with a feast and dances.

Hawaiian is unique among the fifty states, especially in regards to its native music form, which is still preformed, and captivates audiences even today. Hawaiian chanting, music, and dance are not only key parts of life on the island, but have also become cultural icons as well as profound symbols of nature and religion in Hawaii. Hawaii has a rich history, beginning with the early settlers from Polynesia who brought their traditions and religions to Hawaii. Over the years, the inhabitants took those traditions and adapted them to their new home, creating the definitive culture that, even with Western influences, still is a captivating force within the society.

The Hawaiians' adoration for their craft, custom, and society can be seen in different celebrations celebrated for the presentation and development of Hawaiian workmanship and society. One of these renowned festivals is the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. This celebration is a week-long festival. The occasion includes workmanship displays, create fairs, exhibitions, exhibitions, parades flaunting the rich society of Hawaii, and the Hula rivalry, which goes on for quite a long time.

I plan to give back to Hawai’i by teaching the younger generations hula and tahitian. These will help our community become more entwined with their culture whether they are hawaiian or not. Being entwined with their Hawaiian culture can change them and make them realize things that they never knew before. At this time I currently assists my kumu Lani Isaacs with teaching the younger children their culture, where it comes from and what their backgrounds are. Lani Isaacs is my grandmother and she originates from Maui, as well as my mother and I. Helping the community dance hula and tahitian is not only pure dancing but more on showing appreciation for the local culture and the diversity of hawaiian culture especially to those who are new to Hawai’i. Hawai’i is called the “melting pot” because of the different nationality and races who love to embrace the customs and traditions.

This kind of growth doesn’t happen without displacing land, people, animals, etc. Land based resources, people’s culture and historical symbols are often the victims of tourism development in Hawaii. Many of the major resorts have been built on culturally significant sites. Construction of tourist related businesses have played a huge part in the destruction of ancient Hawaiian burial grounds, archaeological historic sites and sacred places. In fact, on the island of Kauai, a well-known ancient Hawaiian burial ground was excavated to make room for a huge condominium resort project. Out of 22 acres of sacred burial grounds, only a one acre parcel was left, and human remains were displaced and moved to make room for the project. This was devastating to the native Hawaiians who had loved ones buried there for centuries, but seemed to be insignificant to the tourism industry that seemed only to be worried about their new project and making money. Hundreds of other cultural and historic sites have been bulldozed to make way for hotels and golf course developments without regard for the environmental effects of their actions. In addition to disrupting the environment with huge new buildings, many other sites such as ancient temples, house sites, fishing shrines, ceremonial platforms and agricultural have been turned into tourist attractions and have been misused, abused and disrespected by tourism. This is

There would be no Polynesian Cultural Center without these highly racially and ethnically charged performances of culture and race, as the tourists were coming to see the full Polynesian experience. The image of culture the Polynesians were asked to perform was dictated by the Mormon Church itself. In Pouli Magalei’s testimony about his time at the Polynesian Cultural Center after having migrated from American Samoa to work there, he states that “some of the students come from the islands not knowing their own cultures, but they learn it here and gain experience they never had before.” Another Native Hawaiian, Jay Akoi, stated that working there was “not so much as a job as being fun, learning our music.” The fact that these Hawaiian and Samoan workers remember learning their own culture’s music and dances for the cultural center demonstrates the performative aspect of the cultural programming at the Polynesian Cultural Center. The Cultural Center sought to portray an image of native culture which wasn’t native to the performers- a culture they thought that tourists would want to

After a measly hour, we discovered what made Hawaii’s culture amazing… simple living. Although everything cost a fortune in Hawaii, their “worry free” nature persists. Hawaiians are not materialistic, especially compared to the rest of America; they are much more focused on Earth’s nature. We were welcomed into their community when all people used the word “Aloha” expressing all welcoming words in one simple phrase. Random friends continued to run up to us and make sure we felt welcomed and had every things we needed for a pleasant time. Rather than just giving a one word response, we had sophisticated conversations with the natives there. We fell apart of their community. We were apart of their community.

From the well-known All black haka to professional golfer Michael Campbell’s clothing label, Cambo, the culture of Maori and their ‘brand’ are helping New Zealand position itself in an ever-increasing global market. New Zealand government officials first warned Fiat (car manufacturer), whom launched and advertisement of woman imitating the ‘Ka mate’ haka last year that it would be seen as insensitive to Maori and the New Zealand public. The irony of course is that this is certainly not the first time that an international company has trespassed into our culture and more likely it won’t be the last. The elaborate form of the traditional challenge is not often seen these days. It is largely reserved for special occasions such as visits by senior dignitaries. However, the principles that underpin the traditional rituals are still retained in a modern form (Guide, 2014). Recently New Zealand has been awarded second place in the world in terms of ‘authentic’ brands in terms of distinctive, unique and genuine cultures. Brand strategist Brian Richards adds, “Maori culture can add value to New Zealand’s identity in such a significant way”. Nevertheless as outraged

This case study gives an overview of Maori cultural heritage, tourism in New Zealand, commercialisation of Maori cultural heritage and opposition to this commercialisation by Maori people. The study gives a brief introduction of vast Maori culture that is developed through many centuries and how they are trying to oppose any type of outside interference and how New Zealand’s government is trying to commercialise it by trying to make a balance between Maori cultures. There is a brief introduction to - a Maori place called The Te Whanaga Paemi. A place that has a very good scope of tourism but Maori people do not want it to be touch by tourism industry, How commercial whaling was once part of Maori culture and how it’s today, Laws and legalisations made by government to protect New Zealand’s cultural and natural heritage etc.

According to Amoamo and Thompson, tourism strips Maori of the choice in how they represent their own identity. This method of colonising Maori culture negatively impacts comfortable Maori entertainers feel in expressing their identity and diminishes the authenticity of whatever experience any tourists may want to experience.