[2014] Devin De Los Santos (Class of 2016): Hawaiian Culture

The Hawaiian islands were born from underwater volcanoes. Today there are more than 130 non inhabitant islands. Hawaii was founded by the Polynesians in the 11th century. The polynesians came to hawaii in double-hulled canoes where they settled. In 1778 british explorer James Cook founded the 8 main islands (aka Hawaiian islands.) During the 1780s and 1790s we found out that the polynesians worshiped a King, King Kamehameha the Great. The Kamehameha family ruled until the death of Kamehameha V. in 1872. The Hawaiians have many traditions including the Hula, Hawaiian Music and Festivals. The Hula a traditional dance of Hawaii are as vibrant as the rolling waves and have various meanings deeply rooted to their religious beliefs. Hawaiian Songs are a reflection of what Hawaii is, a combination of different cultures. They are another way the Hawaiians worship nature. The Hawaiian's love to celebrate their culture through celebrations such as Merrie Monarch Hula Festival, it involves art, craftsmenship, performances, demonstrations and parades showing the rich culture of Hawaii.

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Hawaii is known for its sandy beaches, blue clear water, and the pearl harbor uss arizonia, but what you dont know among the islands there is a civilization home to thousands.

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