Category Archives: Hawaii Culture

Living Aloha: What Does It Mean

What Does Aloha Mean? Aloha is the most Hawaiian word. In the Hawaiian language, it can mean hello or goodbye. It also means love and affection. The word aloha is used in a combination with other words, such as aloha kakahiaka, which means good morning; aloha auinala used as a greeting that means good afternoon; and aloha…
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Visiting Hawaii? 10 Must Knows Before You Go….Tip #9

Tip #9: History Lesson: The Big Island Is A Living Museum Artifacts of Hawaiian history are everywhere on the Big Island. It is believed that Hawaii is where the first Polynesian settlers, masters of celestial navigation, landed over 1,000 years ago in the southernmost area of Kau. Most famously, it is the birthplace of King…
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Visiting Hawaii? 10 Must Knows Before You Go….Tip #6

Tip #6: Mauka/Makai - Can You Give Me Directions Please? Did you know: Ancient Hawaiians, like many South Pacific people, had no concept of ownership and that included land. Land on the Islands was divided into what is called "ahupuaa", which are pie-shaped pieces that cover an area from the mountains (mauka) to the ocean…
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Hawaiian Volcanoes

Did you know that all the volcanoes in Hawaii are shield volcanoes? This means they are large and have shallow-sloping sides - like a warrior's shield. They are formed by low-viscosity (very runny) lava which, over time, runs down the side of the volcanic mountain and builds up a broad profile. Think of it as…
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