13 things that live in Hawaii want to know about their state
From the spirit of Aloha to "Island Time", it's the Hawaiian things you need to know.
Many people flock to Hawaii to visit the generosity ofbeautiful islands and unique cultures. However, just because you made the trip to Hawaii does not mean that you understand the spirit ofaloha or what it's like living on "the island time". People living in Hawaii take their lands and their homes very seriously and are not enthusiastic to foreigners who respect their culture. To help you better understand Hawaii of a real experience of the Resident of Hawaiia, we have gathered these 13 things that people living in the state of Hawaii want you to know.
1 When you say "Hawaii", it can mean many different things.
The entire state, consisting of a group of different islands, is called Hawaii. But the largest island in the state and county, aretoo called Hawaii. It can all be a little confusing, so many people call the island of Hawaii the "Big Island" to separate things like the old resident of Big IslandKeys of LaurenExplain.
2 The coast of Hawaii Island is always forming.
If you go to the Big Island, however, be prepared for fewer sandy beaches and not as much lush greenery as the other islands, says the keys. It's because the coastline of the island is alwaysbe formed by active volcanoes: Mauna Loa, Kīlauea and Light. In fact, in 2018, theKīlauea volcano Formed a new island off the coast of Hawaii, which has finally become connected to part of the coast.
3 "Time Island" is a real thing, but people still have to work.
Yes, you may find a more relaxed culture in Hawaii where people are not as fast as your typical continental city, engaged in what many people refer to "the time of the island". For example, you will not see a person with rabies of the road and honking their horn when they are in a hurry as if you would have in New York. But still, "real people with real jobs live here," said Long-time Kauai ResidentElaine Schaefer. Just because you are on vacation does not mean that everyone is. This means that 4-year-old noises are not appreciated by the inhabitants.
4 The LI label is very important.
People might think that Lei is a Kitsch Tradition tour guides put on the visitors of Hawaii, but the culture and history of the custom of Lei are very important for the Aboriginal people of Hawaii. InSuitable lei labelCan someone wear a LEI when given to them, but it's a "welcoming celebration" that should always be accepted and never refused. And you should drape it around the shoulders, overlooking in the back and front. The most important rule is never to delete your lei in front of the person who gave you.
5 The coffee is grown here, so it's better.
Hawaii is one of only two states that cultivate theirClean coffee beans (California being the other, but she came a lot later). There is more than700 coffee farms in Hawaii, but the largest and most popular isCafé Kona, which is cultivated on the large island in the rich and volcanic soil of the Volcanoes of the Mauna Loa and Hualalai.
6 The spirit ofaloha is taken very seriously.
Many people thinkalohais just the Hawaiian way to say "Hello" or "goodbye". However, theto seperrate fromaloha is so much more than what means "love, peace and compassion". It is about treating everyone with the same respect and the same care as the Hawaiian ancestors of people did.
"The spirit ofaloha It's a real thing and it goes well beyond southern hospitality we used to live in southeastern United States, "says Keys". People in Hawaii really care about each other and help anyone get out. The self-stop is always viable [in Hawaii] for this reason. "
7 People do not give here the "normal" directions here.
There is no "north" and "south" or "left" and "right" when it comes to a resident of Hawaii giving directions. All islandshave a "wind" side and "under the wind". Windward describes the North or Eastern wet and rainy, but lush and green land. Faces on the side under the wind south or west and tends to have more sun and less rain, making it hot and dry with beaches. And because most roads follow a coastline, Hawaii residents do not do itGenerally give straight or left directions. They say "Mauka", which means on the side of the mountain of the road, or "Makai", which means on the side of the ocean of the road.
8 It's not hot and sunny everywhere.
Yes, it rains in Hawaii. So, get ready with a raincoat. And if you want to go to the mountain peaks of Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea and Haleakala during the winter, bring a cloak. ThisIs Snow in Hawaii. Professional skiers and snowboarders have even takenmount the unofficial slopes of Mauna Kea whenever it snows.
9 The display panels are banished in the state.
Hawaii is one of only a few states (and first) toBillboat. (Maine, Vermont and Alaska also have, and even if you have never thought about it, it makes sense. How many Hawaiian holiday photos do you view without display panels in sight? It is to maintain the view Panoramic on mountain ranges and oceans for tourists and aboriginals.
10 Hawaii houses two national parks.
It's not all the beaches of Hawaii, however. Alongside many parks of parks and historical parks, the state also houses twoNational parks:Hawaii Volcano National Park and Halakala National Park. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the Big Island and houses the Kīlaua volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. And the Halakala National Park is located on the island of Maui, covering 33 220 acres of land: it is perfect for hiking, horse rides and views of the sunrise.
11 It is important that you take the time to learn to pronounce the Hawaiian words correctly.
Even if everyone on the islands is fluent in English, it is important to remember thatHawaii has his own language. The keys recommend all visitors to take the time to learn to pronounce quick, easy and common Hawaiian words correctly. There is no need to learn phrases like "where is the bathroom?" But it's "respectful to pronounce the streets and important places correctly," she says.
12 The signs are there for a reason.
Around the islands you will see a lotThe signs that warn you to stay outside the region Or that says "kapu".Kapu Is Hawaiian for "forbidden, stay outside, no intrusion." They are always there for a reason, said Schaefer.
"Warning signs and points of view or attractions are for visitors' safety," she says. "Well too many think that such rules do not apply to them. Many sites have a" dear de corps "like Queen's bath in Princeville, because tourists do not know the closures and rose on the locked entrance."
13 Respect for the earth is one of the worst things you can do.
The islands are "not a Disneyland," says Schaefer. Many signs can also be there to protect the earth fromyou. Some lands in Hawaii are actually considered sacred in Hawaiian culture and people here take this very seriously. So, the worst thing you can do is to be careless of the land they love and treat.
"Respect the Earth as much as people - all this is part of the practicealoha, "says the keys." Do not litter, do not be rude and appreciate the natural beauty that isHawaii."
