Aloha! Welcome to Aloha! Welcome to Hawaii!Hawaii!Presented by: Lindsey S., Breanne S., and Emily W.Presented by: Lindsey S., Breanne S., and Emily W.

A Short IntroductionA Short Introduction

Hawaii consists of 8 main islands, but overall, Hawaii consists of 8 main islands, but overall, there are 132 islands!there are 132 islands!

Hawaii is associated with the Polynesians and Hawaii is associated with the Polynesians and is often categorized with other islands of is often categorized with other islands of similar cultures.similar cultures.

Hawaii became part of the US in 1959.Hawaii became part of the US in 1959.

Hawaii used to have Kings and Queens! The Hawaii used to have Kings and Queens! The last, and first, queen was Queen Lili’uokalani.last, and first, queen was Queen Lili’uokalani.

Hawaii has no ethnic majority!Hawaii has no ethnic majority!

Let’s have a LuauLet’s have a Luau

Many people have heard of the Hawaiian luaus Many people have heard of the Hawaiian luaus and have been to luau-themed parties, but what and have been to luau-themed parties, but what does an authentic luau consist of?does an authentic luau consist of?

When guests arrive, a lei (necklace of flowers) is When guests arrive, a lei (necklace of flowers) is placed around their neck as a symbol of affectionplaced around their neck as a symbol of affection

The feast is eaten while seated on the ground.The feast is eaten while seated on the ground. Luaus began around the rule of King Kamehameha IILuaus began around the rule of King Kamehameha II Originally, women and men ate separately, but Originally, women and men ate separately, but

these laws were abolished around 1819.these laws were abolished around 1819. Luaus are named after the main dish of the feast, Luaus are named after the main dish of the feast,

which is called luau (chicken wrapped in a large which is called luau (chicken wrapped in a large leaf).leaf).

Religious BeliefsReligious Beliefs

Hawaii has several gods, and most of them Hawaii has several gods, and most of them have to do with nature.have to do with nature.

The main god, Ku, is the god of war.The main god, Ku, is the god of war.

The main goddess is called Pele. She is the The main goddess is called Pele. She is the goddess of fire and lava. The ancient goddess of fire and lava. The ancient Hawaiians believed that she is the cause of Hawaiians believed that she is the cause of lava and creation of the islands.lava and creation of the islands. They also believed that she required human They also believed that she required human

sacrifices.sacrifices.

Common InstrumentsCommon Instruments

The HulaThe Hula

Form of dance revived by King David Kalakaua in Form of dance revived by King David Kalakaua in 1821.1821.

In ancient times, the chants were the main In ancient times, the chants were the main importance and focus of the hula, however, the importance and focus of the hula, however, the movements now hold most of the meaning.movements now hold most of the meaning.

There are two main forms:There are two main forms: 1) Kahiko1) Kahiko 2) Auana (form most commonly viewed by public)2) Auana (form most commonly viewed by public)

Traditional CostumesTraditional Costumes

Pau’u SkirtPau’u Skirt

Traditional skirts are made from leaves of the tapa plant. They are not the typical grass skirts that you see at parties with a luau theme.During the hula, leis are worn on the head and shoulders.Anklets, or kupea, are worn and made of dog-teeth or whale bone

Traditional FoodTraditional Food

PoiPoi

Resources for ChildrenResources for Children

Disney’s Lilo and Stitch MovieDisney’s Lilo and Stitch Movie

A is for Aloha (Hawaiian Alphabet Book)A is for Aloha (Hawaiian Alphabet Book)

Hawai’IHawai’I

Volcano Books (Shows how islands formed)Volcano Books (Shows how islands formed)

Drawing Book (Has a How-to Draw for the Drawing Book (Has a How-to Draw for the state bird, tree, and much more!)state bird, tree, and much more!)

ResourcesResources

It’s My State: HawaiiIt’s My State: Hawaii

A is for AlohaA is for Aloha

Hawai’IHawai’I

VolcanoesVolcanoes

How to Draw Hawaii’s Sights and SymbolsHow to Draw Hawaii’s Sights and Symbols

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