community of south Kona is impacted deeply through sports fields infrastructure. In West Hawaii, the sports fields’ quality is awful, which causes Kona to perform at a lower level in team, sport activities. High schools are also being affected by sports fields infrastructure. For example, when they practice on low quality sports fields, they drop to a low level of performance. Believe it or not, but the county is not doing anything to change this
located in Hawaii Kai. Coral began growing over 5000 years ago. It was originally known to be the best fishing spot for the Hawaiian royalty ali’i. The bay was also used by King Kamehameha V, who used it often for fishing purposes. The Queen, would also visit the site for a whole month from time to time, and was entertained by Hula dancers, and sporting games which took place there. Legends were also told about the bay, whereby they were used to mould the culture of the people of Hawaii. For instance
Hawaii officially became the 50th state of the United States on August 21, 1959. It is one of the smallest states and the only state that comprises of islands. Hawaii is situated in the North Pacific Ocean, approximately 2,300 miles from the mainland. The magnificent scenic beaches and gorgeous volcanoes attract more and more tourists every year to these islands. Hawaii is enriched with a blend of Asian and North American culture. The city of Honolulu located on the Oahu Island is capital of the
Wouldn’t it be great to live in Honolulu, Hawaii, next to the wondrous ocean. Hawaii is located in the North Pacific Ocean; it is located 21.31 latitude and -157.86 longitude. (“Where Is Honolulu, HI?”). It is 18 meters above sea level. Even though Hawaii is in the middle of the ocean the United States is still in the country. The state capital takes up the most part of land in Hawaii, it takes up 1,177.8 square miles. The water takes up 1,088.9 square miles, and the land takes up the least amount
true Hawaiian culture. Western interference desecrates our sacred sites and artifacts, for things like telescopes and shopping malls. Foreigners capitalize on Hawaiian practices such as hula, making a mockery of the tradition. The state and counties of Hawaii grant large amounts of monies to non-Hawaiian concepts. Even though there are many individuals and organizations across the state of Hawai‘i that try to maintain the Hawaiian practices,
Water use in Hawaii When water is being wasted at home or at work, you didn’t care at all because you think there are more than enough water to last. When you were in a third world country or a place that is considered a desert and in need of water, you started to realized how much water we have wasted for so long and the risk we put ourselves into. Most of the time we have witnessed people wasting water, but didn’t say anything or know anything about water use. Some of the problems and consequences
Water Use in Hawaii When water is being wasted at home or at work, you didn’t care at all because you think there are more than enough water to last. When you were in a third world country or a place that is considered a desert and in need of water, you started to realized how much water we have wasted for so long and the risk we putting ourselves into. Most of the time we have witnessed people wasting water, but didn’t say anything or know anything about water use. Some of the problems and
to this day. In 1865 hula dancing started incorporating other countries dancing incorporating other countries dancing styles, they got those styles from visitors from foreign countries. King Kalakaua travelled to Hawaii. He allowed Japanese immigration, and let cultural elements into Hawaii. That changed hula dancing to modern hula dancing. But tourist don’t actually see traditional hula dancing. Hula Dancing was actually meant for men not women. In 1830 Queen Ka’ahumanu, banned public hula dancing
My paper is going to be on the performance of the Royal Hawaiian Band. The Royal Hawaiian Band performed at Iolani Palace. This band is presented by the city and county of Honolulu Kirk Caldwell, Mayor, and The Honolulu City Council. They perform every Fridays in the afternoon and the best part is that it is free. I love how mostly everything is in the Hawaiian language especially when they speak. They also translate it after in English. I have seen this band play before in the past a few times and
The song that I chose to write about is “‘Ka Moa`e” and it means “The Tradewinds”. I chose this song because ever since I was young I loved the Big Island, and it reminds me of how much I miss it there. I like the line that explains the excitement of being thrilled by a loves voice. In Hawaiian the line says “Ilihia ho`i au a i ko leo, I ka pane `ana mai me ka nahenahe.” Translated in English it means “I will be thrilled by your voice, And your soft answers. Ka Moa`e: The Tradewinds