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Post by jasmine on Jul 30, 2023 23:25:09 GMT
This thread will serve as a repository of informational videos about the history, culture, traditions and lifestyle of my home state, Hawaii.
First, some real basic stuff:
Nickname: The Aloha State
Current Population: 1.3 million
Statehood Achieved: 1959
State Motto: “Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono” (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness)
State Song: “Hawaii Pono’i”
State Fish: Humuhumunukunukuapua’a (trigger fish)
State Bird: Nene (Hawaiian goose)
State Mammal: Humpback whale
State Sport: Surfing
My first video is about Iolani Palace in Honolulu, the only royal palace on American soil. I took a tour of the palace many years ago. It’s worth a visit.
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Post by jasmine on Jul 31, 2023 4:28:02 GMT
Here’s a short video about perhaps the greatest sports upset in history. On Dec. 23, 1982, tiny Chaminade University (student body: 900) in Honolulu shocked No. 1-ranked Virginia, 77-72. At the time, Virginia was led by future NBA Hall of Famer, 7’4” Ralph Sampson. I was only 7 years old at the time, and didn’t grasp the significance of the win.
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Post by Greg55_99 on Jul 31, 2023 12:59:06 GMT
Ah yes. Fond memories of Hawaii!
Greg
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Post by jasmine on Aug 1, 2023 5:25:19 GMT
Surfing is the official sport in Hawaii. The legendary Duke Kahanamoku popularized surfing in the 20th century and was known as the sport’s ambassador. (He also won Olympic gold medals as a swimmer.)
Hawaii is renowned for its massive winter waves on the North Shore. However, I chose the below video because it is more representative of the everyday surfing life. Surfing is definitely a lifestyle, and the surfing community is pretty close knit. I have never surfed in my life - I can’t even swim - but Scott and his friends used to ride the waves back in the day. Surf’s up!
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Post by jasmine on Aug 1, 2023 5:36:52 GMT
Hawaiian food is pretty awesome. There’s poi, pipi kaula, lomi salmon, chicken long rice, kulolo, haupia, etc.
But my absolute favorite Hawaiian delicacy is Kalua pig. Have you guys ever tried it? It is so good!
The traditional way of roasting a pig is using an imu (underground oven). It’s a lot of work involved, but the results are worth it. Here is how locals make Kalua pig in an imu:
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Post by jasmine on Aug 4, 2023 5:41:07 GMT
When tourists visit Hawaii, they often want to see hula dancers or even learn how to dance hula. There are two types of hula. Hula Kahiko is the traditional or more ancient Hawaiian style, while Hula Auana is the more contemporary style that was largely introduced after the missionaries’ arrival to the islands.
For a time, the hula was banned. Queen Kaahumanu (the widow of the first King Kamehameha) had converted to Christianity and was convinced by the missionaries to outlaw the dance in public places. That decree was later lifted by King Kalakaua, who was known as the “Merrie Monarch.”
Today, numerous hula competitions and events are a big part of our cultural calendar. None is bigger than the Merrie Monarch Festival, which is held every spring in Hilo on the island of Hawaii. The state’s top halau (hula troupes) compete in male, female and individual categories.
Here is an example of hula kahiko:
And here is an example of hula auana:
And here is keiki hula (children’s hula):
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Post by Greg55_99 on Aug 4, 2023 16:17:54 GMT
 Ah... Sweet memories of Hawaii. Greg |
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Post by Fiddler on Aug 4, 2023 20:45:20 GMT
For a time, the hula was banned. Queen Kaahumanu (the widow of the first King Kamehameha) had converted to Christianity
Sorry to hear that.. Missionaries nailing souls to indigenous feet is one the greatest tragedies to arise from the spread of Romanized Christianity..
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Post by Mercy for All on Aug 5, 2023 1:16:19 GMT
For a time, the hula was banned. Queen Kaahumanu (the widow of the first King Kamehameha) had converted to Christianity
Sorry to hear that.. Missionaries nailing souls to indigenous feet is one the greatest tragedies to arise from the spread of Romanized Christianity..
This is the issue when one cultural expression is understood to be the Christian expression. No one culture completely represents Christianity, which is "trans-cultural." "..I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes and held palm branches in their hands" (Romans 7:9). Not just one tribe, people, and language. The real trick is recognizing and affirming the value in every culture, no matter how "depraved" it might appear through the hubristic eyes of the missionary. An incredible case in point is the example of Canadian missionary Don Richardson, who served among the cannibalistic Sawi people of New Guinea, documented in his book Peace Child. |
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Post by jasmine on Aug 5, 2023 3:59:18 GMT
I will add that hula is really about storytelling. Every movement is an expression.
Many Christian churches in Hawaii (including the one I am a member of) now use hula performances as a part of worship.
Here is one beautiful example:
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Post by DaveJavu on Aug 5, 2023 7:25:33 GMT
Sorry to hear that.. Missionaries nailing souls to indigenous feet is one the greatest tragedies to arise from the spread of Romanized Christianity..
This is the issue when one cultural expression is understood to be the Christian expression. No one culture completely represents Christianity, which is "trans-cultural." ... There's one constant though: An obnoxious smug sense of arrogant superiority. |
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Post by bama beau on Aug 7, 2023 2:46:20 GMT
Sorry to hear that.. Missionaries nailing souls to indigenous feet is one the greatest tragedies to arise from the spread of Romanized Christianity..
This is the issue when one cultural expression is understood to be the Christian expression. No one culture completely represents Christianity, which is "trans-cultural." "..I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes and held palm branches in their hands" (Romans 7:9). Not just one tribe, people, and language. The real trick is recognizing and affirming the value in every culture, no matter how "depraved" it might appear through the hubristic eyes of the missionary. An incredible case in point is the example of Canadian missionary Don Richardson, who served among the cannibalistic Sawi people of New Guinea, documented in his book Peace Child. You are a treasure. |
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Post by bama beau on Aug 7, 2023 2:50:45 GMT
This is the issue when one cultural expression is understood to be the Christian expression. No one culture completely represents Christianity, which is "trans-cultural." ... There's one constant though: An obnoxious smug sense of arrogant superiority. Interesting thing about smugly obnoxious arrogant superiority is that it's generally in response to or provocative of the same. |
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Post by DaveJavu on Aug 7, 2023 11:14:28 GMT
There's one constant though: An obnoxious smug sense of arrogant superiority. Interesting thing about smugly obnoxious arrogant superiority is that it's generally in response to or provocative of the same. You couldn't be more wrong. |
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Post by william on Aug 10, 2023 5:02:45 GMT
Hawaiian food is pretty awesome. There’s poi, pipi kaula, lomi salmon, chicken long rice, kulolo, haupia, etc. But my absolute favorite Hawaiian delicacy is Kalua pig. Have you guys ever tried it? It is so good! The traditional way of roasting a pig is using an imu (underground oven). It’s a lot of work involved, but the results are worth it. Here is how locals make Kalua pig in an imu: Similar to how we do it in Alabama |
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Post by Odysseus on Aug 10, 2023 23:09:43 GMT
Sorry to hear that.. Missionaries nailing souls to indigenous feet is one the greatest tragedies to arise from the spread of Romanized Christianity..
This is the issue when one cultural expression is understood to be the Christian expression. No one culture completely represents Christianity, which is "trans-cultural." "..I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes and held palm branches in their hands" (Romans 7:9). Not just one tribe, people, and language. The real trick is recognizing and affirming the value in every culture, no matter how "depraved" it might appear through the hubristic eyes of the missionary. An incredible case in point is the example of Canadian missionary Don Richardson, who served among the cannibalistic Sawi people of New Guinea, documented in his book Peace Child.
Enjoy:
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Post by Mercy for All on Aug 11, 2023 16:41:50 GMT
This is the issue when one cultural expression is understood to be the Christian expression. No one culture completely represents Christianity, which is "trans-cultural." "..I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes and held palm branches in their hands" (Romans 7:9). Not just one tribe, people, and language. The real trick is recognizing and affirming the value in every culture, no matter how "depraved" it might appear through the hubristic eyes of the missionary. An incredible case in point is the example of Canadian missionary Don Richardson, who served among the cannibalistic Sawi people of New Guinea, documented in his book Peace Child.
Enjoy:
Hey, thanks for finding/posting that. I had never seen it and I took the time to watch it. I'm struck by the incredible courage of Don and his wife. It also hits a little close to home, because we have a young woman from our church that went to the same Bible college they did, and is now serving in Japan. Very cool. |
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Post by jasmine on Aug 13, 2023 23:50:18 GMT
Here are some basic Hawaiian words and their meanings:
Of course, there’s “aloha” (Ah-LOW-ha), which can mean hello, goodbye or love.
”Mahalo” (mah-HA-low) means “thank you.”
”Keiki” (KAY-key) means child or children.
”Kane” (KAH-neh) means man.
”Wahine” (Wa-HEE-neh) means woman.
”Mauka” (MAU-ka) means “toward the mountains.”
”Makai” (mah-KAI) means “toward the ocean.”
“Aumakua” (Ow-mah-KOO-Ah) means a personal family god or gods.
”Malama Pono” (Mah-lah-mah PO-no) is an expression for “Take care” or “protect.”
“Me ke aloha pumehana” (Meh-keh-aloha-poo-meh-HA-na) is an expression for “with all of my warmth and love.”
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Post by jasmine on Aug 14, 2023 0:41:33 GMT
More:
“Kama’aina” (ka-mah-EYE-na) means Hawaii resident.
”Malihini” (mah-lee-HEE-née) means visitor.
”Auwe” (OW-weh) means “good grief” or “that’s bad.”
”Pau Hana” (pow-HA-na) means “after work.”
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Post by Odysseus on Aug 14, 2023 5:05:39 GMT
Hawaiian word for fat: Momona
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