(‘he’enalu’‚ in old Hawaiian) was practiced in many coastal locations around the tropics among Pacific Islanders. "He’e" means to go from a solid to a liquid and "nalu" means surfing motion of a wave. This stand-up pastime of surfing came to its climax in Hawaii not only because of its coast having warm water and constant waves but Hawaiians are innately ocean people. Traditionally surfing prowess gained you social rank and power politically in the village. Commoners could only raise their social standing
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The Environmental Impact of Tourism on Hawaii and its Natives By: Rylee Blair As skiers‚ hikers‚ sightseers‚ beachgoers and travelers pack their bags and head out for their vacations‚ they probably never even consider that what they are about to embark upon happens to be the largest industry in the world. Millions of people travel domestically and internationally each year to experience places and things that are totally out of their ordinary lifestyle and to get their minds off the hustle
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MICRONESIANS IN HAWAII: DEVIANT ALOHA OSCAR TOMAS SOC 336 March 9‚ 2012 Since the COFA (Compact of Free Association) Act was formalized between the Pacific Island nations of Micronesia and the United States in 1986‚ there have been rising influxes of Micronesian citizens that have the privilege of entering the U.S. without the need for a visa or time limit. These FAS (Freely Associated States) include the Republic of Palau‚ the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States
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Hɐˈvɐi-i Crystal clear water‚ a soft breeze‚ and coconut milk mixed with smooth village made rum makes laying in a hammock seem like the perfect life. Most would think of Hɐˈvɐi-i or Hawaii as most of the population refer to it as‚ being a place of wonder‚ awe‚ and even a bit magical. What most don’t know is that Hɐˈvɐi-i is one chapter in a vast book of the world’s most extreme adventures. You can mountain zip-line the mountains of Maui‚ hike exotic jungles of Kauaʻi‚ and on the big island of
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playing through my ear buds were not loud enough‚ to overcome my anxiety from the plane ride. I then‚ took a deep breath and reminded myself of where I would be once the flight was over. “Maui”‚ mouthing the name of one of the most attractive Islands in Hawaii. I instantly thought of the breath taking beach resort‚ valleys and waterfalls‚ and overall the outdoor activities; my apprehension about flying was suddenly over. Stepping off the plane was a huge relief which caused a striking smile to form on
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Discovery and settlementMain article: Ancient Hawaiʻi The earliest settlements in the Hawaiian Islands were made by Polynesians who traveled to Hawaii using large double-hulled canoes. They brought with them pigs‚ dogs‚ chickens‚ taro‚ sweet potatoes‚ coconut‚ banana‚ and sugarcane. There are several theories regarding migration to Hawaii. The "one-migration" theory suggests a single settlement. A variation on the one-migration theory instead suggests a single‚ continuous settlement period. A
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place for a summer. In the last years‚ me and my family planned to go a beach which is very well known as a beautiful heaven place ’’the Hawaii’’. Hawaii is a state that attracts tourists because of its history‚ geography‚ entertainment‚ and culture. It is well known for its volcanoes‚ beaches‚ and climate. For these reasons‚ tourism is the main thing Hawaii is known for. The expenses are very high but we planned this since last three years and save money for it. My family has six people including
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rich agriculture and miles of beach-lined coast are key aspects linked to the state’s biggest landmass‚ the Island of Hawaii. Embraced by thousands of miles of the Pacific Ocean‚ Hawaii has a unique‚ come-as-you-are attitude expressed in its aloha spirit. A warm welcome is all but guaranteed as you arrive to experience all the delights this special island has to offer. Hawaii is made for experiences‚ known as one of the best travel areas in the world. The activities tourist can experience are nearly
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Hawaii Officially Becoming a State Nakesha Gatson Hawaii Officially Becoming a State Hawaii‚ better known as the Aloha state‚ went through 40 years of trying to become the 50th state in the United States. From 1919 to 1959‚ there has been five bills introduced for Hawaii to become a state‚ unfortunately all bills were rejected. About 95% of the residents living in Hawaii voted that it became a state in the United States. Hawaii attained statehood when both houses of Congress passed the Hawaii
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Prof.David Bahr FIRST TIME IN HAWAII My first experience in Honolulu‚ Hawaii was really‚really exciting and unforgettable. It’s a beautiful and tropical land full of wildlife and amazing things. For example the languages of the many tribes spoken there are different. One of the main languages there is called Sommore. The military is one of the main job in Hawaii. Whether you are married or single it the easy way to make money. The military
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