...Hawaii baby! When people talk about Hawaii will immediately think of white sand beaches, light blue water, Palm trees and girls dressed in coconut bikini. Hawaii has become a popular destination for people from all over the world. The archipelago of Hawaii is in the Pacific Ocean, North of the equator, 320 km west of California. It runs in an arc from Northwest to Southeast. The archipelago consists of eight major islands and hundreds of smaller ones. The eight largest islands are: Hawaii (often called Big Iceland), Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau and Kahoolawe. It is only the seven former Islands that are inhabited. The island group was formed by a volcanic chain that grew up out of the sea and its lava. In 1959 Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States. Hawaii (Big Iceland): Hawaii's highest and youngest among the Islands. It is the only island that still have active volcanoes; Here are the volcanoes Mauna Loa, Kilauea, with its famous lavasjö Hale mau mau and the extinct Mauna Kea, which rises 4200 meters above sea level and is the island's highest point. The island is known for its contrasts in nature. Here are both black and white beaches, snow-capped volcanoes, vast areas covered by lava and lush valleys. Maui: Maui is the second largest island. This is the dormant volcano Halekala. Oahu: Oahu is the third largest island. Here is located the capital Honolulu is an important point for shipping and air traffic. Oahu means gathering place, and...
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...what should you expect if you are going to do business in Hawaii. This report shows that Hawaiian culture in its state nowadays is mixture of number of different cultures and heavily influenced by US. At the same time “Aloha spirit” makes Hawaiian culture something special. After analyzing information we found on Hawaii we concluded that the main difference from US is that Hawaiian culture is more of collectivism, and the whole society is based round the idea of “Ohana” which means family, even business use this concept. Building business there you have to know that relationships between company, it’s employees and customers are very close and not as formal as you can expect. Reflection of this can be found in dress-code which is very loose. Another point that emphasizes fact of “Ohana” concept in business is that during our researches it was hard to find examples of bad ethics. Another important thing to remember about Hawaii business ethics is that even though they are very openhearted and welcoming to any other cultures, they give a great value to their own culture and always trying to protect all their traditions. Despite the fact that Hawaii is one of the most distant and mysterious islands in terms of business ethics, in this report we tried to gather all possible information about most significant differences in Hawaiian business culture. Table of content Introduction 3 I. General overview of Hawaii 4 I.1 General Presentation 4 I.1.1 Geographical and...
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...May 1, 2012 Aloha Hawaii Hawaii is known for its beautiful beaches, its nice year-round weather, and its culture. Thousand of vacationers come to Hawaii each year to get away from the stressful city and relax. People can go to the beaches, take tours and many other things. The Hawaii is ranks 47th in size among the 50 states (Hawaii – location, size, and extent). Long time ago people from Hawaii think that Pele and Ailaau made the islands. When Pele got to the high mountain she used her magic stick to make the crater. Then this guy Ailaau wanted to live on the state too. One day they both wanted to be the ruler of that state. They started fighting and throwing fireballs at each other and that’s how they made the islands (The Birth Hawaii). In the early religion of Hawaii the indigenous culture spread amount the islands. Hawaiian scholar Mary Kawena Pukui, who was raised in Ka’u, Hawaii maintained that the early Hawaiian gods were benign. Author and researcher Pali Jae Lee writes “During these ancient times, the only religion was one of family oneness with all things. The people were in tune with nature, plants, trees, animals, the ‘aina, and each other. They respected all things and took care of all things, all was pano.” They also think that it’s a wonderful thing to have a spirits of the dead and the angels. They had four primary gods each god had their own animal, foods, offerings and prayer (Hawaii religion and Living in Ancient Hawaii) In Hawaii long time ago fiery...
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...Hawaii, the most recent state of the U.S., probably is one of the most popular tourism attractions around the world. Comprised of a chain of 132 islands, Hawaii attracts numerous tourists from around the world due to its gorgeous natural scenery, beautiful beaches, warm tropical climate and unique cultures. Compared to other leisure travel destinations, tourism industry in Hawaii has a longer history and unique features. This essay aims to analyze the development of Hawaii tourism as well as the typologies of tourists come to Hawaii according to a comprehensive research based on Butler’s (1980) model of tourist areas life cycle. According to the historical visitors data provided by Hawaii Tourism Authority (2012), Hawaii tourism witnessed a massive increase in the last half-century. The trend of development in the tourism industry in Hawaii from 1927 to 2012 (Data from 1942-1945 could not be found) is shown on the following two line charts. Figure1 & 2 sources: HTA 2012 Exploration Stage: 1870-1941 It is difficult to identify the starting point of tourism in Hawaii due to lack of access to reliable statistical data. Crampon (1976) noted that Hawaii’s tourist trade could go back to the early 19th century. However, his research showed that Hawaii became a real tourist destination in 1870 when regular steamship service between the U.S. west coast and Hawaii set up its first tourism bureau in 1903. It was obvious that the numbers of visitors at that time were restricted...
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...Hawaii is the 50th state of America, but should Hawaii be considered part of the United States? Due to Hawaii’s monarchy not agreeing to the annexation by the U.S, Hawaii should not be considered a state. In 1887 King Kalakaua was forced to sign the “Bayonet Constitution” while being held at gun point. Hawaii’s last reigning monarch Queen Liliu’okalani was imprisoned in her own palace by U.S businessman and was forced to sign Hawaii over to the U.S. Hawaii was later on Annexed in 1898 and then became a state August 21, 1959. King David Kalakaua was the last king of the Hawaiian monarchy. King Kalakaua reigned from (1871-1891) . King Kalakaua built I’olani Palace in 1883 where he lived during his reign of king. In 1887 Kalakaua was held at gun point in I’olani palace by white businessmen and was forced to sign the “Bayonet Constitution” in which stripped the king of most of his power as ruler of Hawaii. King David Kalakaua later on died in 1891 and his youngest sister Queen Liliu’okalani the heir to his throne took power and became Hawaii’s last reigning monarch....
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...Ha’alilio Oceanside High School The start of the late 1700s has made the Kingdom of Hawaii an extremely vulnerable country to missionary efforts. From the early 1790s into 1838, Hawaii has experienced increasingly difficult political and economic situations due to foreign interaction through not only the church, but other countries aiming to gain more economic and political influence in Hawaii: especially France, the United States, and Britain. British and Hawaiian merchants had first suspected that the Christian missionary efforts was a method for the United States to acquire more influence in Hawaii. After the colonization West of the Louisiana Purchase, large amounts of...
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...Intro Hawaii is an especially magic state. People the world over travel for the abundance of wildlife, the delightful temperatures, and the beautiful surrounding ocean. But there is more to it than that, the Hawaiian culture is majestic and long-lived, and there are many things to explore about Hawaii. Those less-known things are what I am here to tell about. I hope you enjoy your time reading all about Hawaii! Geography There are many interesting things about the Hawaiian geography, and each of them help to draw different tourists. First you should know that there are no other states bordering the Polynesian-founded Hawaii, and that it is located in the North Pacific Ocean . Next, I think it would be surprising for you to know that there...
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...Hawaii is considered a powerful asset to the United States as a state for many reasons. The process in which the island was acquired for the US took many years and what many see as manipulation. Regardless of opinions on the morality of the annexation, the means by which Hawaii was annexed gained the United States a valuable resource. When trading ships traveling between the west coast of the United States and Asia need to stop in order to replenish supplies, Hawaii is the perfect midpoint. Pearl Harbor is the prime location for a port that US ships may dock on. Not only the United States saw the potential of the island; both England and France took interest and sent delegates in an attempt to annex the island for themselves. Beginning in...
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...HAWAII LEGENDS: Introduction by King Kalakaua, 1888 Geography: Physical Characteristics The Hawaiian Islands occupy a place in the great expanse of the Pacific “between the nineteenth and twenty third degrees north latitude, and the one hundred and fifty fourth degrees of longitude west of Greenwich. They are two thousand one hundred miles southwest from San Francisco, and about the same distance from Tahiti. The group consists of ten islands*, including two that are little more than barren rocks. The farthest are about three hundred miles from each other, measuring from their extreme boundaries, and their aggregate area is a little more than six thousand one hundred square miles. Of the eight principal islands all are habitable, although the small islands of Niihau and Kahoolawe are used almost exclusively as cattle-ranges. The most of the shores of the several islands are fringed with coral, but their origins seem to indisputably show in the numerous creates of extinct volcanoes scattered throughout the group, and in the mighty fires still blazing from the mountain-heights of Hawaii. By far the largest part of the area of the islands is mountainous; but from the interior elevations, some of them reaching altitude of from ten to fourteen thousand feet, flow many small streams of sweet water, widening into fertile valleys as they reach the coast, while here and there between them alluvial plateaus have been left by the upland wash. With rare exceptions the...
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...Pauole 1 Kristina Pauole Kathryn FujiokaImai English 100 21 April 2016 Fixing Hiking Trails in Hawaii Hawaii has over a hundred different types of hiking trails whether if it's hiking up to the top of a mountain or to the bottom of a valley or to a waterfall. But how many hiking trails can we say that are safe to hike on especially the most popular hikes? Over the years Hawaii's hiking trails haven’t been safe due to weather conditions, erosion and lack of caution/warning signs and proper maintenance. If we funded and fixed these problems then I believe that the trails will be safe to hike for both the locals, tourist and residents. Over the years, hiking trails have been destroyed due the weather, erosion, or trashed by people and even by animals. Problems like these makes it dangerous to hike on most of Hawaii’s trails because of slippery slopes, loose rocks, dirt and branches. According to a local hiker, Fred Lino, he argues that when he's sliding down slopes, there would hardly be anything for him to catch himself besides some broken tree branches along his way down. He states that on certain hikes there would be some rails or ropes to help hikers down but the rail and rope would be so loose or old that it just breaks when there's too much tension and stress on them. An example he gave me would be when he was hiking Stairway to Heaven. Stairway to Heaven, also known as the Haʻikū Stairs or Ladder, is located in Kaneohe, Oahu...
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...California vs. Hawaii Both states have a great appeal and attraction to many people. What brings an individual or family to visit or reside in California or Hawaii? Here are some facts that weigh the similarities and differences between the two. California and Hawaii are both part of the United States. California was taken away from the Spanish, while Hawaii was taken away from the Hawaiians. This affected the people of both states, their culture, how they see life and how they live. For California, this left a strong Spanish influence. Many streets in Southern California, for examples, and cities have Spanish names such as San Diego, Los Angeles, and Fontana. One can see the influence in architecture. The same is true for Hawaii. The street names for example, Kuhio Highway, Kuamoo and Melia are all Hawaiian. Though there are many people living in both states, the ethnic mix is unlike parts of the mid-west, where there is not much diversity. In Hawaii and California, there are many different cultures and ethnic groups. According to the 1990 US Census, the largest ethnic group in Hawaii are Asian and Pacific Islanders which comprise 62%, followed by White at 33% of the population. The largest ethnic group in California is White at 69% followed by Hispanic at 25%. California and Hawaii are like magnets that draw both young and old. In California, movie star fans flock to Hollywood to get a glimpse of their favorite actor or actress. The Mann's Chinese...
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...By the 1900’s, a conflict surrounding the future growth of the United States resulted in the country becoming an imperialist power, perhaps going against the same values on which the country was established, with the true damage being done to Native Hawaiians, who had their country overtaken and annexed without their consent and without compromise, still having to fight against and deal with the repercussions of America’s imperialist actions today. The United States’ past of expanding westward at the expense of Native Americans because of ideas like Manifest Destiny, which implied that white Americans are more deserving of land belonging to natives because of their race, religion, and culture, shows that the events that occurred in Hawaii years later were...
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...steaming sea. An indigo seascape stretches along the golden Kohala coastline. Clouds surround the snow-covered summit of the tallest sea mountain on Earth. Needless to say, a visit to Hawaii's Big Island can be a humbling experience, and Hawaii accommodation opens a world of fascination! To avoid confusion with the name of the entire state, the island of Hawaii is called "Hawaii's Big Island," and what an appropriate name it is. Bigger than all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined, its sheer size can be intimidating. You'll find 11 of the world's 13 climactic zones within this island's shores. Home to numerous ancient Hawaiian temples, the birthplace of King Kamehameha I, and the landing spot for the first European missionaries, the Big Island is also an important place to learn about Hawaiian history. With so much to see, it's best to experience the island in small pieces. There's plenty of room on Hawaii's Big Island for your return....
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...Imperialism and the Commodification of Hawaii During the age of imperialism, the United States began to emerge as a rising imperial power in the nineteenth century. As a rising power, the United States was interested in expanding their territorial claims. The islands of Hawaii became appealing as a potential expansion target when business relations were established and the sugarcane plantations were created. As business relations with the sugarcane industry became successful, the United States wanted more control over the Hawaiian Kingdom. Inevitably, the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy led to annexation of Hawaii as an official territory of the United States. The motives for territory expansion of the United States were driven by imperialism, which retained the similar motives of early industrialization. The economic success of early industrialization is the foundation that reflects the desire of the United States to annex Hawaii in order to protect their financial investments. As industrialization was taking place, the foundation of the modern corporation demonstrates the economic ambitions for establishing control over a rising industrial society. The United States began industrialization in the 1820s when a cotton textile industry was created. As the cotton textile industries became successful, it led to an increase in diverse and mass production of other items such as uniforms, shoes, clocks, etc. (Bentley, Ziegler & Streets-Salter, 2010). As factories were undergoing...
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...Have you ever been to paradise? I have! Just last summer I went to Hawaii for vacation with my family and I had the best time of my life. It’s a beautiful place with birds singing all over, you’re surrounded by big beautiful trees, the ocean water is warm and clear, and the energy of the people in Hawaii is so nice and calm. Doesn’t seem like there’s a lot to do in Hawaii but you’re wrong. You can surf everyday and if you don’t know how to there are lessons for beginners, there are zip-lining events that you can get a group and go to, there is skydiving in the beautiful mountain of Hawaii, you can take ukulele and guitar lessons, you can get on a helicopter and get to know and see where Jurassic park was filmed, and etc. Also Hawaii has some amazing weather, it rains almost everyday for about 30 minutes. The weather there is humid but you never get too hot because of the rain and the ocean....
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