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Traditions - Mar 4, 2010 2:00 - Comments
“An Ocean of Slippers”: A New Hawaii Traditions Series on Celebrations, Hawaii Style
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years in Hawaii has become an amalgamation of celebrations with each culture adding to the metaphorical mixed-plate of local culture. You need look no further than your next family get together to get a glimpse of our local color.
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Values - Feb 14, 2010 1:59 - Comments
Hawaii Traditions: New look and merchandise
One year ago today, I wrote the first post for Hawaii Traditions. I was given the idea by a friend who found that there was not much information about the local culture in Hawaii. My definition of Hawaii’s local culture is all of the traditions and values of all of the different cultures that have found their home on the islands. Through research and self-exploration, I learned a lot about myself in the process. For example, while I am not Japanese, I have adopted some of the basic traditions that their culture practices.
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Culture - Mar 1, 2010 9:30 - Comments
Give Hawaii Traditions on Girls’ Day
The local culture in Hawaii is a blending of the different ethnicities that have migrated to the islands. On Wednesday, March 3, along with the rest of the world, Hawaii will celebrate Hina Matsuri or Girls Day. This Japanese tradition has evolved into gift giving to daughters, nieces, and other special girls in ones life.
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