Tag Archives: Hawaiian culture

The Menehune – Legend of the Hawaiian Dwarfs

Are you familiar with Hawaiian culture? Have you ever heard of the Menehune? Hawaiian culture has lots of unique traditions, language, and folklore that have been passed down for generations. One interesting Hawaiian legend is the tale of the Menehune, a dwarf-like race that were believed to have possessed special powers. In fact, the 1820…
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Visiting Hawaii? Dos and Don’ts of Local Culture

Are you planning to visit Hawaii? Would you like to know the Hawaiian culture dos and don'ts to ensure you have a wonderful visit? Many areas of the world are said to be called a "melting pot". Hawaii is no different. The population has many diverse cultures. The Aloha Spirit is alive and well and you'll find…
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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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Food in Hawaii: 15 Things Only People From Hawaii Would Understand

Hawaiian Food - It's A Culture Thang Wanted to share our 15 favorite things from an article in the Huffington Post about "31 Food Things Only People From Hawaii Would Understand." If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated while trying to explain to a friend from the mainland what a Spam musubi is (or why you’d…
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