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Hawaii’s Culture: Full of Aloha

Hawaii’s Culture: Full of Aloha
Do you love Hawaii and it's culture? (who doesn't?????) There are many pieces of what encompasses Hawaii's culture. Read on to learn about our favorites and share yours in the comments below. Hawaii is a tropical paradise which has more than its share of beautiful beaches, sensational sunsets, looming waterfalls and reefs teeming with vibrant…
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Aloha: What Is The Meaning?

Aloha: What Is The Meaning?
The word "Aloha" has several meanings, and they all share a typical Hawaiian origin, history and culture. So what does Aloha mean? History books are unclear when the "Aloha" expression entered the Hawaiian vocabulary, however several sources date it back to the end of the 18th century. Official publications tell us that "Aloha" originates from the…
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Here Are The Seven (or Eight) Stages of Aloha

Here Are The Seven (or Eight) Stages of Aloha
Everyone loves the word "Aloha", so in the spirit of sharing that Aloha here's an article we thought you'd like: The Seven (or Eight) Stages of Aloha By noreply@blogger.com (e komo mai) From the pages of the "No Worries Hawaii" guidebook: People really do say “aloha” in everyday speech in Hawaii. Aloha means good-bye, hello,…
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The True Meaing of “Aloha”

The True Meaing of “Aloha”
When I made the decision to move to Maui, I knew approximately one Hawaiian word -- Aloha. Of course, most people know that the word "Aloha" is an expression used for greetings, such as hello and good-bye. However, I quickly learned that, like all words in the Hawaiian culture, there is a much deeper, more…
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