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ALOHA SPIRIT

Hawaiian customs will seem logical if you understand the essence of the Aloha spirit, demonstrated in Hawaiian beliefs and values.

What are Hawaiian beliefs and values?
Hawaiian beliefs and values center around the Aloha spirit. It’s defined as the harmony between a person’s head and heart. It reunites each person with themselves. In the awareness and presence of life energy, each person must think positively and radiate that emotion to others.

The values embody the aloha spirit: generosity, caring, humility, respect, and kindness.

Hawaiian culture values family. The word Ohana means family, but in Hawaii, it also refers to extended family outside of a person’s blood relatives. It’s a sense of community. It can mean your work Ohana or your work family; Ohana can refer to your friends and community. It’s a group of people to care for one another or share a commonality. It’s a group of people you trust and looks after each other.

Aloha spirit is a way of being, a part of the Hawaiian culture that local people call “Hawaiian style.”

Hula is a traditional Hawaiian dance form that dates back to ancient times. It is believed to have originated as an act of prayer and praise for gods and goddesses. In ancient times, it was practiced as a form of storytelling, with dancers using their hands and body to tell stories. Hula is also regarded as a way of honoring the Hawaiian gods and goddesses and is still performed today in traditional ceremonies and festivals

HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE

The Hawaiian language is a Polynesian language spoken by the Native Hawaiian people. It is a unique language, important to the native Hawaiian people, as it is a vital part of their culture and identity. It is also used in many traditional ceremonies and festivals and is widely spoken throughout the islands.

The Hawaiian language uses 12 letters from the Latin alphabet, which are: A, E, I, O, U, H, K, L, M, N, P, and W. There are also two additional letters, ʻokina, and kahakō, which are used to indicate glottal stops and vowel length, respectively.