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hawaiian history: Mary Kawena Pukui Arts Festival - 02/11/11 05:08 PM

Mary Kawena Pukui: (1895-1986)
 
Hawaiian Linguist and Scholar Mary Kawena Pukui is considered a cultural treasure here in Hawaii and her tireless dedication to preserving, recording, and reviving the Hawaiian language has left an indelible mark on contemporary Hawaiian culture and history. Ms. Pukui is best known for having published the first Native Hawaiian language dictionary as well as the renowned "Olelo No Eau" a collection of ancient Hawaiian proverbs and sayings. It is through her work and dedication, in a time when Hawaiian culture was threatened with extinction, that helped push the native Hawaiians or Kanaka Maoli into a cultural renaissance. Ancient Hawaiians … (6 comments)

hawaiian history: Before Zoloft there was Ho'oponopono: Hawaii's Practice of Healing Mental Illness! - 09/25/09 07:08 PM

Before western contact mental illness was virtually unheard of in Hawaii. There are several accounting factors for this including: a culture that was very open, accepting, loving, nurturing, and more apt to respect ability and natural talent over discriminating views toward gender or sexual preference. However, the primary reason for the astounding mental stability of the native Hawaiian population is the tradition known as Ho'oponopono; the literal translation of which means "to make right".
In ancient Hawaii there were three distinct classes: the Ali'i or chiefly class of nobles and royalty; the Maka'ainana, the commoners; and the Kahuna which was a broad selection of … (1 comments)

hawaiian history: Celebrating Hawaii's Famous Chiefs from ancient times: - 09/14/09 08:51 PM
 
Celebrating Hawaii's Famous Chiefs from ancient times:
Hawaii has many myths and legends surrounding it's ancient rulers or Ali'i. One such famous Chief was Umi the peasant King of Hawai'i. Born to the unwed union of a commoner of exceptional beauty and the legendary King Liloa of the big island, Umi rose from obscurity to become one of the most renowned kings in Hawaiian history. Great of stature and skilled in the martial arts Umi was said to have introduced himself to his Royal father, Liloa by jumping over the palace walls, tossing aside the spears of the palace guards and landing … (2 comments)

hawaiian history: Kung Hee Fat Choy! Happy Chinese New Year Hawaiian Style. part II- the movers and shakers - 02/07/09 09:58 PM
Kung Hee Fat Choy!
Volume I
In continuation of my blog series celebrating Hawaiians of Chinese desent and their contributions to Hawaii and the world at large, we examine Chinese immigration to the Islands and some of the prominent Chinese/Hawaiians in History.

About 1/3 of Hawaii's population can trace some Chinese heritage in their family tree and about 4% of the population is 1st generation Chinese.
The first Chinese arrived in Hawaii from Guangdong province in 1778 while traveling with Captain Cook. and By 1790, a handful of them were on the island of Oahu,  living as vassals to Kamemhameha I. … (6 comments)

hawaiian history: One Washington Place, Greek Revival in Hawaii! - 07/31/08 08:22 PM
This stately home belonged to the last reigning monarch of Hawaii, Queen Lydia Lili'uokalani. After the over throw of the Kingdom of Hawaii she remained in residence here under virtual house arrest until her death on November 11, 1917. Threat of counter insurgency kept her a political prisoner for several years after the overthrow. Once Hawaii became a US territory the queen was powerless to regain her Kingdom despite the fact that the President Cleveland had supported the restoration of Hawaiian sovereignty.

The lower portion of the house is constructed of coral blocks and the rest is of wood construction. Built in the 1840s, the home was constructed by … (0 comments)

hawaiian history: Holy Hula Batman it's Gothic Hawaii! a pictorial name that place. - 07/25/08 10:47 PM
Gothic architecture surprisingly enough does exist in Hawaii. In this pictorial puzzle try to name both examples of Hawaiian gothic architecture.
The first person to identify both Gothic Hawaiian locations will receive a free custom blog banner designed by Kimo. Each place has three pictorial clues and each place has a picture of a doorway, the first person to name where each doorway leads to, wins. Good luck.
Place number One:
 


 
 
 


Place number Two:
 
 


 
 
Photos by Kimo Stowell Copyright ©2008 
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hawaiian history: 'IOLANI PALACE: An American Italianate masterpiece fit for a king! - 07/15/08 05:51 PM
 
Historic Site:
Last seat of Hawaiian Sovereignty
'IOLANI PALACE
Honolulu, HI
  
 `Iolani Palace is considered the finest example of American Florentine or Italianate architecture in the world. Artisans were brought from Europe and the US to complete it's neoroccoco details and stylings.
 
  
 
`Iolani Palace was the official residence of the Hawaiian Kingdom's monarchy and is considered the seat of the Hawaiian Sovereignty movement today. Built by King Kalakaua and completed in 1882, The palace featured the very latest in technological advances for it's time including electricity and telephones (even before the White House). The palace was the center of social and … (1 comments)