Hawaiian Culture

How to Husk a Coconut

By Juwaren

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It is an unusual talent but necessary if you are to survive in Polynesia... more »

How to Make Mexican Sugar Skulls for Dias De Los Muertos

By JasneJ

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Day of the Dead is a two day festival celebrated in central and southern Mexico November 1st & 2nd. The tradition dates back hundreds of years and is in remembrance for all have gone before us. Typically, families visit the graves of loved ... more »

How to show Aloha Spirit

By Kathymcbain

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When you think of Hawaii, the word Aloha probably comes to mind. You know that it's the way that Hawaiians say hello and goodbye, but what else does it mean? What does it mean to "live aloha?" and what in the world is the "aloha ... more »

How to Speak Hawaiian Words and Phrases

By almlblelr

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Here are some basic but highly used words & phrases used in Hawaii. If you are planning on visiting Hawaii it would be wise for you to learn these!.. more »

How to teach your self a language.

By listenhere101

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Teaching yourself a language. Can be done, if you really want to learn. I have some steps that will help you learn at your own pace, and helps you pronouce it the way you pronouce it. Making it so much easier for you to learn... more »

How to Tell a Person by their Slippers

By veryirie

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It's true you can't judge a book by it's cover, but here in Hawaii, we can tell a person by their slippers. It's a fact..... more »

How to Understand Pidgin

By Kathymcbain

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Pidgin is a creole language that began between English and non-English speaking people in Hawaii, most of whom were immigrants. Many local Hawaiians use a lot of Pidgin in their conversations with one another and it's extremely fun to listen to. ... more »

How to Celebrate Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month in the Classroom

By Martina McKoy

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A congressional celebration which began in 1977, grew into an annual month long observance in 1990, when May was declared Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. The following steps provide ways to observe this month in your classroom... more »

How to Contact Your Low Self or Inner Child

By CrystalZoom

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This is something that is really quite easy to do. It can be easy or it can be difficult. You may think oh, I wouldn't know how to do this at all but it's really very easy. The hard part is it depends on what has been happening to your low self. ... more »

How to Enjoy a Day at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawaii

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Planning a vacation to Hawaii? Consider visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center. This educational and entertaining spot is Hawaii's top paid attraction. It showcases the rich native traditions of Hawaii and six other island nations including ... more »

How to Play Hawaiian Guitar

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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If you've traveled to Hawaii or enjoy Hawaiian music, you're acquainted with the familiar twang of the Hawaiian guitar. Originally, it looked like a regular guitar but was laid across the musician's lap to be played. The strings are raised about ... more »

How to Appreciate Hawaii's Culture

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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There's a lot more to Hawaiian culture than tourist luaus and airport leis; here we show how you can expose yourself to more of this gentle yet powerful culture... more »

How to Hula Dance

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Hula in the Hawaiian language simply means "dance." These beautiful dances tell cultural stories. When hula began, only religious leaders were allowed to perform the sacred dances, but over time the hula has changed and branched out. All hula ... more »

How to Hawaiian Belly Dance

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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The Hawaiian Belly Dance is a dance that all can recognize and associates with Hawaii. However, there is more to the dance than just shaking, and it requires a lot of practice to perfect. Do you want to get started? Read this eHow to learn more... more »

How to Visit the Pearl Harbor Memorial Museum in Hawaii

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The Pearl Harbor Memorial Museum in Honolulu, Hawaii is an incredibly beautiful monument to one of the saddest incidents in American history. This memorial marks the place where the United States battleship the USS Arizona was attacked and sunk ... more »

How to Be a Traditional Hula Dancer

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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The ancient art form of hula has been practiced among indigenous communities throughout the Hawaiian Islands as a pre-language method to communicate local history. Hallmarked by swaying hips, emotional expression using the face and eyes, grace ... more »

How to Communicate with Your High Self

By CrystalZoom

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Everyone would like to communicate with our high self. The high self is part of the Huna philosophy from Hawaii. But other types of psychic awareness include the high self as well. Sometimes I think the high self has other ideas of what we should ... more »

How to Leave Gifts for Pele

By CrystalZoom

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Most people know who Pele is. She is a Goddess of Hawaii, fire and volcanoes to say the least. Many people in Hawaii leave her gifts for good luck and to keep their homes safe from the volcano... more »

How to See the Merrie Monarch Festival

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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The Merrie Monarch Festival began 40 years ago and is dedicated to King David Kalakaua, known as the Merrie Monarch, who reigned from 1874–1891. The Hawaii Chamber of Commerce created the festival as a way to "perpetuate, preserve and promote the ... more »

How to Study Hawaiian History

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Hawaii has a rich cultural history that interests many individuals. You can easily study Hawaiian history on your own or through taking a class. Through these measures, you'll learn about native Hawaiian society and customs as well as more modern ... more »

How to Tell a Story With Hula

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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The hula is a traditional Hawaiian art form that tells a story through graceful hand movements. You can also tell your own story if you learn some of the traditional moves, so follow a few guidelines to express yourself in dance, Hawaiian style... more »

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