“Jimmy Carter said‚ we become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people‚ different beliefs‚ different yearnings‚ different hopes‚ different dreams.” Hawaii is a multicultural and multiethnic islands. That is one of the great parts of living in Hawaii. It all started when immigrants from all over the world came to Hawaii as a sugar plantation worker. One of the immigrants are Portuguese. During the 19th century‚ big groups of Portuguese came to work in sugar plantations because they
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I say we should legalize gambling in Hawaii. First of all‚ it would drastically increase Hawaii’s revenue and flow of tourism. Hawaii is already mainly dependent on tourism for incoming revenue. Some claim that crime might rise‚ but crime is there regardless of any laws‚ in any city‚ state‚ or country one might reside in. The state could utilize some of the vastly refined revenues to amplify law enforcement. This will help combat any criminal activity. A good defense is a strong offense.
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Hawaii If I had to pick a place to go for a vacation‚ I would go to Hawaii‚ United States‚ a place that is made up of lots of lava and volcanos‚ is a place with a very unusual history and it is one of the most visited places in the world. Hawaii is one of the places in which I have not been to yet and I really want to go there. “It is the only state in which the majority of the population does not trace its heritage back to Europe” ( Foran 4). Hawaii is located in the pacific ocean which makes
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Hawaii‚ the Aloha State – The name alone elicits visions of paradise. There is a very good reason for this. Hawaii has been a popular vacation destination since 1959‚ since it has been part of the United States. Its beautiful beaches‚ lovely weather‚ practically perfect surfing conditions‚ amazing volcanoes and the abundance of recreational activities available make Hawaii a logical choice for vacations making it a perfect getaway‚ In fact‚ tourism is the biggest industry in Hawaii. Honolulu‚ the
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Pedestrian Accidents – Commonplace in Hawaii The sidewalks of Hawaii are nearly always crowded with pedestrians. Both locals and tourists travel on feet from the beach to restaurants and bars. This is believed to be a contributing factor to why Hawaii has a higher pedestrian accident rate‚ on a per capita basis‚ than the national average. Drivers can become frustrated as they wait for pedestrians to make their way through crosswalks‚ and fail to yield to the right-of-way of pedestrians. Drivers
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“The Aloha State” was annexed to the United States in 1959‚ but its history can be dated back centuries earlier. Approximately 1‚500 years ago‚ Polynesians from the Marquesas Islands first set foot in Hawaii. Hawaiian culture‚ a mixture of many Polynesian traditions‚ flourished over the centuries. The arrival of Captain James Cook‚ Protestant missionaries‚ and European diseases in the late 18th and early 19th centuries stunted the growth and development of the native Hawaiian population. Western
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Hawaii Hawaii had always been an attraction for us Americans in the early decades of 1900 because the islands serve as a way station and provisioning point for Yankee shippers‚ sailors‚ and whalers. However‚ America had caught its eye on Hawaii even before current times. In 1820‚ almost a century ago from present-day 1916‚ the first New England missionaries arrived there and preached Protestant Christianity‚ and spread it along to their children‚ whose intentions at this point were to do good
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Kauai‚ Hawaii‚ the fourth most visited vacation islands in the country‚ is filled with endless activities and beautiful sights. It’s amazing scenery and relaxed personality are the factors that attract vacationers (Derrick 1). Yearly‚ the rate of visitors is 1.2 to 1.3 million (Derrick 1). “It is also the fourth largest landmass in the Hawaiian Island chain that includes eight major islands and 124 islets” (Derrick 1). The island of Kauai lies about 105 miles over its channel‚ which is northwest
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Racism In Hawaii Nei Unity is something that is appreciated by every individual on this planet as it is help to those from different cultures‚ religion and race to overcome their differences and to work side by side with understanding and devotion. Acceptance plays an enormous role but as soon as an individual is tolerant to these differences‚ a great amount of possibilities is opened for him. But what if someone is unable to withstand or accept these changes? This is where the more serious issues
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Oahu; therefore‚ it is the only culture I am familiar with since my mother did not feel it was necessary to practice every single Japanese custom. After reflecting on my experiences of living here‚ I do not think that there is a majority culture in Hawaii. I do believe that we have a greater number of individuals from certain ethnicities; however‚ they may not practice their culture‚ similar to my situation. Hawaii’s culture is a combination of everyone’s culture‚ which is what makes it unique.
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