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Flower Leis - Hawaii (State of)

Flower Leis

Love and Aloha via Flower leis

Here is a traditional flower lei being giving at the Honolulu Int'l Airport. Unfortunately, everyone flying to Hawaii does not automatically receive such a lei, unless you are being met by a host family or part of a tour group. Leis are given at many different occasions around the islands ... birthdays, graduations, arrivals, departures, retirements, weddings etc ... anytime you wish to show aloha for any special occasion, giving a flower lei (or any other type for that matter) will not be out of place!

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  • Written Mar 11, 2003
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Pu 'ili - Hawaii (State of)

Pu 'ili

Another Hula implement - Pu 'ili

There are many items used while dancing various hulas. Pictured here is one commonly called the pu 'ili. These are made of split bamboo, and is used individually or in a pair by tapping each one together or by tapping it on the dancers' shoulders or body. These too, make an inexpensive souvenir.

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  • Updated Feb 6, 2003
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'Uli 'uli - Hawaii (State of)

'Uli 'uli

Hula Implements ... Uli uli

Hula is performed on many levels, guys and gals alike. Originally, it was the men that did the dancing, though now you will see more women performers. Many of the performers will use implements while dancing. Pictured here are what is called uli uli, which is a small seed filled gourd rattle that are generally decorated with red and yellow feathers. These, by the way, make wonderful souvenirs too.

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  • Updated Jan 24, 2003
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Please remove your shoes before entering - Hawaii (State of)

Please remove your shoes before entering

Leave your shoes at the door please

Most locals appreciate you leaving your shoes at the front door before you walk inside. A neat phrase I've seen is along the lines of "Eh, take your shoes off before you enter, but no leave with better ones!" ... so true, be sure you're taking your own shoes home when you leave. My sister will testify to being the last to leave and having to wear a mis-matched pair of slippers home because they were the only ones left!

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  • Written Jan 10, 2003
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Konane, an old Hawaiian game - Hawaii (State of)

Konane, an old Hawaiian game

Konane . . . A hawaiian game

This is not a custom per se, but an old strategic game the Hawaiians used to play which is similar to our checkers in some ways. This was generally played during makahiki. You would use black lava rock and perhaps white coral. The object is to get rid of as many of your opponents rocks, yet the winner is determined by WHO makes the last legal move. Here, you see the "board" is a pitted rock. The number of pits per board varied from 64 through sometimes as many as 250.

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  • Written Jan 5, 2003
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