Another name: Aloha state. Meaning: The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.
Brief Introduction
Hawaii is the only state of the United States that:
Local Customs
Dancing hula Aloha and garland
Other customs
Dancing Hula
Hula dancing is a complex art form, and there are many hand motions used to represent the words in a song or chant.
Hawaiian always bring garlands with them. When Hawaiian meet acquaintances or guests, they will put a garland around guests’ necks.
Other customs
When you are enjoying food, you’d better share food with one who sits next to you to show politeness, regardless of whether you are familiar with him or her.
Casey 2015/5/21
Brief Introduction Natural Scenery Local Customs
Brief Introduction
History of Hawaii: Between 1778 and 1898, Hawaii was called Sandwich Island. It was merged in United States in 1898. It became the fiftieth state in the US in 1959.
If parents in Hawaii want to give children a lesson, they will kick children’s kneecap instead of taking children over their knees.
Hawaiian believe head is very sacred. Touching other’s head means offence and disrlulu is the capital of Hawaii is situated here on Oahu.
Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls derives its name from the fact that, on sunny mornings around 10AM, rainbows can be seen in the mist thrown up by the waterfall.
•It is not geographically located in North America. •It grows coffee. •It is completely surrounded by water. •It is entirely an archipelago. •It has a royal palace. •It does not have a straight line in its state boundary.
Ancient time: to show the respect for the God
Now: for entertainment
Aloha And Garland
Aloha is native language. It can be explained to 'welcome' and 'hello'. What's more, aloha can also represent ‘I love you'.
Hawaii is the most beautiful and romantic islands in the world.
It is also a paradise of honeymoon, so if you are falling in love with someone, just take her or him to Hawaii!
Brief Introduction
Flag
Seal
State flower
State tree
Natural Scenery
• Waikiki beach • Honolulu • Rainbow Falls • Pearl Harbor
• Mauna Loa
Waikiki beach
Waikiki is famous for the best surfing waves on Oahu Island.
Pearl Harbor
There is a famous film named Pearl Harbor.
Mauna Loa Volcano
Mauna Loa has probably been erupting for at least 700,000 years.
Mauna Loa has historically been considered the largest volcano on Earth.