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Hawaiian Cultural Preservation Association
Learn to Speak Hawaiian by Ernie
Hawaii's Canoes -- A Victorious Moment
Kalaheo, HI-- A story of canoes and canoe makers from old Hawaii.
Hawaii's Flower Leis
Kalaheo-- Take a look at the tradition and materials of Hawaii's
famous flower leis.
Hawaii's State Bird
- the Nene
Hawaii-- The history and habits of the Nene, the rare and protected
Hawaiian Goose of Maui's and Hawaii's uplands.
Hawaii's Tropic Birds
Kalaheo, HI-- The koa'e kea or white-tailed tropicbird holds a
special place in my heart. Whenever I see one I recall the first impression it left on me
so many years ago...
Hawaiian Glossary -- Spoken Dictionary
Hawaii-- Native Tongue includes a brief lesson in speaking Hawaiian
that is updated sporadically. Also included is a Hawaiian glossary with sound files
dictating proper pronunciations and definitions.
Hawaiian Quilts
Kalaheo, HI-- A profile of Helen Friend, master of the Hawaiian
quilt.
Hula
- Hawaii's Art and Soul
Hawaii-- The age old tradition of hula is now flourishing in Hawai'i
once again. Take a look at this wonderfully written article about Hula, Hawaii's Art and
Soul.
'I'iwi -- The
Hawaiian Honeycreeper
Hawaii-- The 'i'iwi is one of over fifty species of honeycreepers
that are believed to have evolved from a single ancestral species which colonized the
islands millions of years ago.
Living
History: Ancient Warriors Prepare for Battle
Hawaii-- The blades of war is remembered in this historical account
by E. Kalani Flores.
Living History:
'Awa -- the Divine Drink
Hawaii-- An important ritual drink from Polynesia, the awa ceremony
is still used in Hawaii today.
Living History:
The Makahiki Season
Hawaii-- The Makahiki followed the harvesting season when wars and
battles were ceased, tributes and taxes paid by each district to ruling chiefs, sporting
competitions and contests between villages were organized.
Living History: Voyage into New Horizons
Hawaii-- Polynesian voyagers came to Hawaii before the western world
figured out that the world wasn't a flat disk. Set sail with these ancient mariners in a
Voyage into New Horizons.
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