Cultural Archives - Living in Hawaii https://www.livinginhawaii.com/category/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/ Everything you want to know about moving to or living in Hawaii Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:16:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-shaka512square-32x32.png Cultural Archives - Living in Hawaii https://www.livinginhawaii.com/category/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/ 32 32 223815781 Some of the best ways to make new friends in Hawaii – 2 of 6 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/front-page/some-of-the-best-ways-to-make-new-friends-in-hawaii-2-of-6/ https://www.livinginhawaii.com/front-page/some-of-the-best-ways-to-make-new-friends-in-hawaii-2-of-6/#comments Sun, 12 Jan 2025 16:08:00 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=13818 This is from a series of 6 articles written to help those new to Hawaii and visitors understand the subtlety of local culture.  Especially when it comes to social interaction.  "Aloha" is alive and well on the Islands.  Tune in and take the time to understand the subtle, but I think, cool differences in [...]

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]]> https://www.livinginhawaii.com/front-page/some-of-the-best-ways-to-make-new-friends-in-hawaii-2-of-6/feed/ 3 13818 Locals don’t want you to move to Hawaii? https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-video/will-you-be-unwelcomed-in-hawaii/ https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-video/will-you-be-unwelcomed-in-hawaii/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2021 15:13:11 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=14310 We answered a question from Tom of Oxford PA which I know is on the mind of many: In the Beat of Hawaii blog I've seen an increasing amount of comments from Mainlanders who have been berated by negative, vulgar and offensive comments from locals, including one couple who've been going to Kauai for 20 [...]

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]]> https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-video/will-you-be-unwelcomed-in-hawaii/feed/ 14 14310 How Hawaii families play in the snow https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/living-in/real-estate/how-hawaii-families-play-in-the-snow/ https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/living-in/real-estate/how-hawaii-families-play-in-the-snow/#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:08:36 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=14860 How Hawaii families play in the snow We are talking about how Hawaii was so "cold" and our Big Island partner Dylan Nonaka gave an impromptu story about how Big Island families go up Mauna Kea with their pickup trucks, load them up with snow, and then truck it back down to their front yards [...]

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]]> https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/living-in/real-estate/how-hawaii-families-play-in-the-snow/feed/ 1 14860 How can you be accepted in Hawaii? https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/how-can-you-be-accepted-in-hawaii/ https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/how-can-you-be-accepted-in-hawaii/#respond Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:20:33 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=14708 Scott from Dallas, Texas asked: We love the Hawaiian culture, people, and history. What kind of advice can you give that would allow us to be accepted into the Hawaiian community as seamlessly as possible? Various volunteering activities in the community and through church come to mind. Are we on the right track? Mahalo Scott [...]

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]]> https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/how-can-you-be-accepted-in-hawaii/feed/ 0 14708 Leaving your shoes outside – making new friends in Hawaii 6 of 6 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/front-page/leaving-your-shoes-outside-making-new-friends-in-hawaii-6-of-6/ https://www.livinginhawaii.com/front-page/leaving-your-shoes-outside-making-new-friends-in-hawaii-6-of-6/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2020 16:10:00 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=13826 This is from a series of 6 articles written to help those new to Hawaii and visitors understand the subtlety of local culture.  Especially when it comes to social interaction.  "Aloha" is alive and well on the Islands.  Tune in and take the time to understand the subtle, but I think, cool differences in these [...]

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]]> https://www.livinginhawaii.com/front-page/leaving-your-shoes-outside-making-new-friends-in-hawaii-6-of-6/feed/ 4 13826 House party etiquette – making new friends in Hawaii 5 of 6 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/house-party-etiquette-making-new-friends-in-hawaii-5-of-6/ https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/house-party-etiquette-making-new-friends-in-hawaii-5-of-6/#respond Tue, 03 Nov 2020 16:09:00 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=13824 This is from a series of 6 articles written to help those new to Hawaii and visitors understand the subtlety of local culture.  Especially when it comes to social interaction.  "Aloha" is alive and well on the Islands.  Tune in and take the time to understand the subtle, but I think, cool differences in these [...]

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]]> https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/house-party-etiquette-making-new-friends-in-hawaii-5-of-6/feed/ 0 13824 It’s all about them and not you – make new friends in Hawaii – 4 of 6 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/its-all-about-them-and-not-you-make-new-friends-in-hawaii-4-of-6/ https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/its-all-about-them-and-not-you-make-new-friends-in-hawaii-4-of-6/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2020 16:09:00 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=13822 This is from a series of 6 articles written to help those new to Hawaii and visitors understand the subtlety of local culture.  Especially when it comes to social interaction.  "Aloha" is alive and well on the Islands.  Tune in and take the time to understand the subtle, but I think, cool differences in these [...]

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]]> https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/its-all-about-them-and-not-you-make-new-friends-in-hawaii-4-of-6/feed/ 0 13822 Shut up and don’t be so haole to make new friends in Hawaii – 3 of 6 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/shut-up-and-dont-be-so-haole-to-make-new-friends-in-hawaii-3-of-6/ https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/shut-up-and-dont-be-so-haole-to-make-new-friends-in-hawaii-3-of-6/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:09:00 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=13820 This is from a series of 6 articles written to help those new to Hawaii and visitors understand the subtlety of local culture.  Especially when it comes to social interaction.  "Aloha" is alive and well on the Islands.  Tune in and take the time to understand the subtle, but I think, cool differences in these [...]

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]]> https://www.livinginhawaii.com/front-page/how-to-make-new-friends-in-hawaii-part-1-of-6/feed/ 10 13802 How violent were Hawaii’s George Floyd demonstrations? https://www.livinginhawaii.com/front-page/how-violent-were-hawaiis-george-floyd-demonstrations/ https://www.livinginhawaii.com/front-page/how-violent-were-hawaiis-george-floyd-demonstrations/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:17:42 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=14272 What were Hawaii's George Floyd demonstrations like? Over 10,000 people demonstrated in Hawaii over the murder of George Floyd.  How violent did the demonstrations get?  How do those demonstrations reflect Hawaii islander cultural values?  I cover these topics in this video. Do you have questions for me to address? Let me know in this form [...]

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]]> https://www.livinginhawaii.com/front-page/how-violent-were-hawaiis-george-floyd-demonstrations/feed/ 4 14272 What is Christmas like in Hawaii? https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/what-is-christmas-like-in-hawaii/ https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/what-is-christmas-like-in-hawaii/#comments Tue, 24 Dec 2019 16:47:49 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=13724 If you live in a place where you not only dream of a White Christmas but usually get one, you might wonder: What is Christmas like in Hawaii?  In some ways it's really different and in other ways it's really similar. What is Christmas like in Hawaii: surfing on Christmas day Just the other day [...]

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]]> https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/what-is-christmas-like-in-hawaii/feed/ 4 13724 About Hawaii’s local culture of being humble https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/about-hawaiis-local-culture-of-being-humble/ https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/about-hawaiis-local-culture-of-being-humble/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2018 04:17:30 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=12450 Being humble is a big deal in Hawaii. We always look for cues as to whether someone is humble or not. Our local girl Aina writes about various aspects of living in Hawaii that illustrate how humble values express themselves throughout our culture. If you're planning on living in Hawaii, better get to know this [...]

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]]> https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/about-hawaiis-local-culture-of-being-humble/feed/ 2 12450 Do you do Hula? Wrong question! https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/hula-wrong-question/ https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/hula-wrong-question/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:17:13 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=12128 If you really want to show respect for Hawaiian culture, appreciating Hula is a great way to go.  The first thing to learn is how to properly phrase the question:  instead of asking "Do you do Hula?" you ask "Do you dance Hula".    Learn more about this beautiful and culturally significant dance from our [...]

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]]> https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/adjusting/cultural/hula-wrong-question/feed/ 0 12128 Dress like a local in Hawaii https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/living-in/dress-like-local-hawaii/ https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/living-in/dress-like-local-hawaii/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2017 18:21:52 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=12121 Hawaiian islanders have a very specific kind of dress code though you may not realize it.  In the business world, you wear brand name "Aloha Shirts" with muted colors, dress slacks, and dress shoes.  Show up to a meeting in a business suit or jeans and slippers and it's a dead giveaway you're clueless. Our [...]

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]]> https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-nei/living-in/dress-like-local-hawaii/feed/ 0 12121 Hawaiian Heiau Landmarks – Not for Fun and Games https://www.livinginhawaii.com/news/hawaiian-heiau-landmarks-not-for-fun-and-games/ https://www.livinginhawaii.com/news/hawaiian-heiau-landmarks-not-for-fun-and-games/#comments Thu, 25 Sep 2014 02:46:08 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=6122 The first time I visited a heiau in Hawaii was my last time. Though I wouldn't call myself 'intuitive' by any stretch of imagination, I felt something strong there. Strangely, I felt uncomfortable and as if I was in the wrong place, just being there. It probably didn't help that I was alone that day [...]

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]]> https://www.livinginhawaii.com/news/hawaiian-heiau-landmarks-not-for-fun-and-games/feed/ 2 6122 Taimane – Hawaiian Ukulele Player Extraordinaire! https://www.livinginhawaii.com/media-photos-ebooks-audio-videos/music/taimane-hawaiian-ukulele-player-extraordinaire/ https://www.livinginhawaii.com/media-photos-ebooks-audio-videos/music/taimane-hawaiian-ukulele-player-extraordinaire/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:07:35 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=4985 I was looking through Youtube to find some Hawaiian music and again came across this fantastic ukulele player, Taimane. She has complete mastery over this instrument. I'm nearly spellbound watching her play. Here's an outdoor performance she did to help promote Kamehameha Schools Ho'olaule'a 2013. Wish you were there?

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]]> https://www.livinginhawaii.com/media-photos-ebooks-audio-videos/music/taimane-hawaiian-ukulele-player-extraordinaire/feed/ 0 4985 Pono: Ancient Hawaiian Belief System Videos https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-culture/pono-ancient-hawaiian-belief-system-videos/ https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-culture/pono-ancient-hawaiian-belief-system-videos/#respond Mon, 26 Mar 2012 02:57:19 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=4004 I'm absolutely spellbound by this series of videos. I just watched the first two, and am queuing up the third. There are 6 videos in this Pono series. If you are interested in the ancient Hawaiian beliefs... you will love listening to this man talking about his experience growing up, the influence of his father, [...]

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]]> https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-culture/pono-ancient-hawaiian-belief-system-videos/feed/ 0 4004 Duke Kahanamoku History – Video https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-culture/duke-kahanamoku-history-video/ https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-culture/duke-kahanamoku-history-video/#respond Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:14:37 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=3507 Duke Kahanamoku Video - a video done by Hawaiian students I presume. It kind of dies out abruptly at the end, but it has so much good information I thought it was worth posting: I happened to find an old video from 1963 with some surfing footage at one of my favorite places in Hawaii [...]

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]]> https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-culture/duke-kahanamoku-history-video/feed/ 0 3507 IZ (Israel Kamakawiwo’ole) Songs of Hawaii https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii/iz-israel-kamakawiwoole-songs-of-hawaii/ https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii/iz-israel-kamakawiwoole-songs-of-hawaii/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:44:00 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=1766 Sharing a couple of my favorite Bruddah Iz songs about Hawaii that I found on YouTube recently... Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, or just "Bruddah IZ", was a local Hawaiian singer, songwriter, and ukulele master that captured the hearts of the world with his famous single - Somewhere Over the Rainbow, as well as other songs. Videos of [...]

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]]> https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii/iz-israel-kamakawiwoole-songs-of-hawaii/feed/ 2 1766 Amazing People: 8 yr Old Sings Journey Song https://www.livinginhawaii.com/happiness/amazing-people-8-yr-old-sings-journey-song/ https://www.livinginhawaii.com/happiness/amazing-people-8-yr-old-sings-journey-song/#respond Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:19:46 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=1187 It pays to watch Twitter and follow cool people. I follow Twitter user: Hawaii, Ryan Ozawa, a Hawaii resident with Hawaii Blog website, that always pumps out great stuff. He tweeted this video and I thought it was a great fit for my amazing people category. Thanks Ryan!   Riley sings "Don't Stop Believing" from [...]

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