About HawaiiHawaii was first founded by Tahitian's and brought a strict social hierarchy, and brought the traditional dance of Hula, and the sport of Surfing. In 1791, North Kohala born Kamehameha unified warring factions and brought peace. Almost a year after his death, his son, Liholiho, abolished the ancient Kapu system.
In 1820, protestant missionaries brought trading to hawaii, which then became a famous area for seamen, traders and whalers, Whaling became a very popular thing to do for trade. at the same time though, a disease affected Hawaii greatly. |
In 1893, the western population overthrew the Hawaii kingdom, but in a peaceful yet controversial manner. In 1898, Hawaii became a territory of the United States.
Hawaiian Culture
One thing that you may already know of is the Hula. This is the traditional dance of Hawaii and moves like the rolling currents of the ocean. The costumes for the performers included the anklets made from dog's teeth or whale bone called kupea, a skirt or pau made out of tapa, and the lei or the garland for the shoulders and head.
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Lantern Floating
In America, Memorial Day is a day to remember those who fought and served their country. In Hawaii, people celebrate memorial day by placing flowers and offerings on grave sites. Her Holiness Shinso Ito, Head Priest of Shinnyo-en, officiated the inaugural Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony on Memorial Day, 1999. There are many components to the Lantern Floating Hawaii, such as the sounding of the Pu, which is a horn that announces the commencement of the ceremony. The main highlight is the lantern floating, which people place lanterns onto the water and allow them to float away.
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