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The Fun of Learning the Hawaiian Language

The Hawaiian language is an Austronesian (or Polynesian) language that is the ancestral tongue of the Hawaiian Islands, which lie in the Pacific Ocean. The Hawaiian language is the official language of the State of Hawaii. There is one Hawaiian Island, Niihau, where the Hawaiian language is still predominantly spoken. Thousands of people travel to…
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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?

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

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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