Ancient Hawaii

Ancient Burial Grounds of Hawaii In recent years, ancient burial grounds have been frequently disturbed due to increasing surveillance by anthropologists and constructed on by state-of-the-art technology and are more critically protected than ever before. Understanding the importance of burial grounds gives an insight on the rich history of ancient Hawaii. They have influenced the burials performed, ancestors and their modern inhabitants, and how they have impacted modern Hawaii. Burial methods

ESSAY – HAWAII: Hawaii is an isolated volcanic Polynesian island that is located in the middle of North Pacific Ocean. Hawaii is counted as a state of the USA. Hawaii is at the northernmost part of the prolific “Polynesian triangle”. The wonderful country was first discovered and settled by their Polynesian ancestors anywhere between AD 1190 and 1290. Hawaiians are known as some of the nicest, carefree and caring people in the world all due to their culture. The people of Hawaii have many aspects

the tropical sun—this is what Hawaii is all about. But the beaches and the dramatic landscape is not all Hawaii has to offer. Hawaii is rich with the culture of its past: fighting, sporting, and celebrating—was a big part of ancient Hawaiian culture. The Hawaiian Islands may look like they went undisturbed till their discovery in 1778. But unfortunately, that is not completely true. “Hawaii has had its share of invaders and war.” (Fitzpatrick) Geographically Hawaii was cut off from foreign influence

I have taken a trip to the beautiful island of Honolulu, Hawaii, “The Big Island” in the summer of 4th of July, 2016. Honolulu, Hawaii is the capital of Hawaii. I have used Delta Airline from Laguardia Airport Manhattan, New York, then to Atlanta, Georgia And finally Hawaii. The duration of my travel was approximately 10 hours in the air. The crew of Delta Airline was very professional to their passengers and the flight attendants demonstrated great hospitality. The flight attendants were very

King Kamehameha Among the great islands of Hawaii there was a prophecy foretold by one of the highest ranking Kapunas. This Kapuna stated that when a comet lit the Hawaiian sky, that year a baby boy would be born, and this baby would be the one to move the great Naha stone that sat on the Hilo side of the Big Island, and he would be the killer of kings and finally unite the Hawaiian island chain under one throne. Thus the year Halley’s comet made an appearance over the Hawaiian islands in

Colors of the Wind: Polynesian Style When you breathe in Hawaii, you breathe in the spirit. The spirituality of the ancient Hawaiian religion can be found all over the island, infusing its peoples with their stories and energy. It is as if the island is alive itself; wherever you go, you can always feel the boost of energy that the Gods are giving off. Religion is an integral aspect of Hawaiian life, permeating every day activities and important events such as birth, marriage, and death. Early Hawaiians

Introduction- Hawaii, a U.S. state, is a home to one of the most active volcanoes in the Central Pacific. Hawaii, 2,397 miles west-south of San Francisco, is a 1,523-mile chain of islands and the eight main islands, Hawaii, Kahoolawe, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau. The population of Honolulu is 1.42 million people and gets over 7,998,815 tourists a year. Hawaii consists of different environmental areas from the tropics to beaches with different colour sands that are unique, cliffs

King Kamehameha Among the great islands of Hawaii there was prophecy foretold by one of the highest ranking Kapunas. This Kapuna stated that when a comet lights the hawaiian sky, that year a baby boy would be born, and this baby would be the one to move the great Naha stone that sat on the hilo side of the big island, and he would be the killer of kings and finally unite the Hawaiian island chain under one throne. Thus the year Halley’s comet made an appearance over the Hawaiian islands in the year

influence on the societal structure, the ruling system, and the gender roles within the community. With the old culture dismantled, a new one was built on the basis of Christian values, brought to Hawaii by the missionaries from New England. This essay will give a brief description of the colonisation of Hawaii, and then focus on the effects this process had on the societal structure, the monarchy, and the gender roles as were widely accepted in society, as well as how these changes affected other aspects

scientist want to destroy Mauna Kea ( hawaiian sacred temple) so they can be ne’ele (nosey) and explore our solar system. Mauna Kea is located on our youngest island; Hawaii. Mauna Kea is a descendant of the sky father (Wakea) and the mother earth (Papa Hanau Moku.) As our sacred temple is in the process of being destroyed our the people hawaii chant “E iho ana o luna. E pi`i ana o lalo. E huli ana na moku. E ku ana ka paia”. In english this chant says, “we will stand together high and low and fight for