Setting Hawaii Back On Track Hawaiian History Kumu Chun, Kalea Yung and Mya Perez April 2, 2024 Imagine ruling an entire kingdom at just 11 years old. A young boy under the name of Kauikeouli, or King Kamehameha III, took the throne of Hawaii in such tender years. He witnessed massive changes and navigated through challenges to leave an indelible mark on Hawaiian history. His reign is a story of resilience and transformation!
It is because of people like Captain James Cook, and western colonizers, that Mark has a predetermined sense of Hawaiian culture which is extremely different than the Native Hawaiian culture he explores. There is an important passage in the text that examines this idea, and it starts with Mark having a dream. While sleeping at his cousin’s house, he, “slept fitfully… dreaming of strange woodlands and stone platform. In one dream (he) was a midshipman with Captain Cook. (He) came face to face with young Kamehameha who was studying one of the ship’s cannons…” (47).
Aloha ‘Aina, meaning to love and respect the land. Malama ka ‘aina, to take care of the land in which takes care of you. I was born and raised into a Hawaiian family and home who are very passionate in the Hawaiian culture and traditions and is very strong into aloha ‘aina patriotism. Our hearts, mind, soul and mission are to protect, preserve and perpetuate the Hawaiian culture, traditions and our natural resources. 73 Today Hawaiians stand in kapu aloha, meaning strictly peaceful, we know now today you can’t fight for peace you have to peace for peace, meaning to be peaceful in order to receive peace.
The history of the Hawaiian Islands began when the first Hawaiians arrived in Hawaii thousands of years ago. They had an advanced society with rules and laws. As a young man Kamehameha was a strong leader. He was a successful warrior and defeated many chiefs in battle, and ultimately became the sole ruler of the Hawaiian Islands. As King he ruled over all the Hawaiian Islands and brought peace to his kingdom.
Hawaiians were so focused on their religions as Protestants, that they detested anyone who was a Catholic. They even imprisoned fellow Hawaiians who converted to Catholicism rather than Protestant religion. In 1839, a French ship threatened to destroy Honolulu if the
According to A History of Hawaii by Menton, Linda K.,
The Hawaiian Legend of the Menehunes The Hawaiian culture has many myths, but one myth that stood out to me the most was the hawaiian myth of the menehunes. While you read this essay I will be discussing the myth of the menehunes and where this myth originated from. I will also explain how this Hawaiian myth or legend relates to me and my family, I will also be discussing how this myth relates to greek mythology.
All I know is that, i’m grateful for King Kamehameha, and everything that he did, because Hawaii wouldn’t be the same without
Hawaiians lost access to food locations, such as beaches, fertile soil, and forests. The locations were very important for the Hawaiians because their daily foods and resources were brought from there. Some of the important products they didn’t have were firewood, la’i, which is a type of leave, and timber (Hio). This was a major problem because Hawaiians were unable to build shelters, such as houses and ships. This meant less houses and more homeless people, and less people traveling on ships.
Dr. Laura Whitman says, “I learned that one of Maui’s most celebrated feats is the creation of the Hawaiian Islands. With his magical fishhook, Maui is said to have pulled the islands from the ocean depths. It’s not merely an act of brute force but a demonstration of his connection to the sea and mastery over it”(Whitman). Not only does it show Maui’s connection to the sea, but it also showcases Maui’s role as a benefactor and a divine figure responsible for the well-being of his
This later extended to Elvis and his take on things and while on the topic of iconic Hawaiian songwriters and singers I would regret it if I did not mention Don Ho, which I also remember dancing to, he is not an original Hawaiian but his dedication to the culture gives him authority. But music was not the only thing that spread the popularity of Hawaiian life, film wanted to capture this as well (Hansen). And as I have touched on before, one of Elvis’s most popular movies was “Blue Hawaii”, which is included in the three movies he did in Hawaii, all three of these movies were produced by Paramount which produced many films that were set in Hawaii during this time period
How is Yuki Kihara’s art piece “A Study of a Samoan Savage” a commentary on Western ethnocentrism in relation to Pacific cultures? Ethnocentrism occurs when a researcher views another culture from the perspective of their own, and is influenced by their own experience, culture, social roles, and natural basis of reality. Often, this entails the belief that one group is therefore superior to another (Barger, 2014). Within Yuki Kiharas’s art piece, it is apparent that there are two different groups represented- the demigod Maui, a prominent mythological figure in Pacific culture, and an anonymous white examiner, each respectively symbolizing Pacific and Western cultures. Maui, in Polynesian legend, is a demigod who discovered fire, captured the sun, and pulled the North Island of New Zealand
Also in the Hawaiian legend, they bring up Maui's parents but in the Maori legend, they don't even talk about them. The ,moari legend seems to have some hate in the relationship and also a lot of tension. The Hawaiian legend seems more laid-back peaceful and there's nice
It was the efforts of King Kalakaua (Kamehameha the 5th) that brought back a rejuvenation of Hawaiian culture and pride during 1880’s and 90’s. It took almost a century for the Hawaiians to regain their culture back. For instance, when Mark Twain visited Hawai`i in 1866, the letters he wrote to his sister and mother regarded not only Hawai`i’s beauty, but how much tourism has impacted Hawai`i. Twain writes about the unequal ratios of the Hawaiian people (kanaka), to foreigners, as well as the luscious and beautifully clothed singers and hospitality he was given. His letters give the impression that Hawai`i’ had been so commercialized that its rich culture and history had dwindled to the point where it was only seen as that of a trading post and travel destination (Twain, 1886).
In Hawaii, it is rare to see the traditional Hawaiian culture carried out. By contrast, Samoa is filled with amazing cultural traditions that are still practiced in every household. When vacationing in Hawaii I don’t get to experience any interesting traditions. Last time I was in Hawaii, my friends just shopped because there weren’t any other interesting activities to do. The most fun place in Hawaii is the Polynesian Cultural Center.
