The Hawaiian language is mostly recognized by the rest of the world in words like aloha and mahalo. That is likely to soon change as DuoLingo, the free language instruction app that millions around the world are using, launches its Hawaiian language program. Visitors to Hawaii can now brush up on before a vacation in […]
Read More→“Come, we go holoholo!” In Hawaiian, holoholo means “to cruise.” This can be an actual boat cruise, or to cruise around in a car or by foot. When you holoholo, you don’t have any firm destination or planned route – instead, it’s about the journey. Experiencing Holoholo in Hawaii You’ll see the word holoholo a […]
Read More→Here’s a word you’ll likely see and hear while in Hawaii: mālama. So before you visit, it’s important to understand mālama’s meaning and importance in Hawaiian culture. Malama means “to care for and protect.” It’s a widely used term that may be applied to almost any situation, and you can easily discover its many uses […]
Read More→Looking for pau hana meaning? You must be in Hawaii, where this is a common phrase echoed by locals celebrating the end of a hard day’s work. In fact, Pau Hana means “done with work.” It’s a time of relaxation and socializing in Hawaii. But even if you’re on vacation, thousands of miles away from […]
Read More→Is Hawaiian a race? The answer to this question is complex and requires an understanding of Hawaii’s unique geographical and cultural history. If you’re looking for the shortest answer, then yes – the U.S. Census lists Hawaiian as one of the five+ options for a person’s race (White, Black or African American, American Indian or […]
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