Have you ever wondered why you don’t see many Native Hawaiians in Hawaii? When living in Hawaii, one curious observation is the scarcity of Native Hawaiians. While symbols of Native Hawaiian culture, such as hula dancing, surfing, and lei made from tropical flowers, are omnipresent
Hawaii’s Regional Divisions and Municipalities When I first visited Hawaii, I had no idea which island or town I was in. I had heard of Honolulu, but I didn’t know which island it was on, and I had no clue where Waikiki was. I knew
In the early 1800s, foreign influence and the introduction of diseases led to significant changes in vegetation, agriculture, and land tenure in Hawaii, while the native Hawaiian population declined. The sale of sandalwood became the primary source of wealth, but it was largely depleted by
