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Hawaii - Island Culture Shines

Great concern has been rampant about the message is a daunting undertaking, the
lack of "Hawaii" in the so-called Center's goal is not one of just
"Hawaiian" activities, merchandise and providing an activity exercise but to
demonstrations witnessed throughout the share information and knowledge so that
island's hotels. Such items like leis responsibility is assigned to the
and bracelets being strung with shells participant. Thus, programs are
from the Philippines or tropical print constantly in the planning stages,
bags, dolls and pot holders bearing the including work shops teaching cultural
status of "Made in China"---even many insights inspired and motivated by
souvenirs sold to visitors in Hawaii are Hawaiian themes. The presenters are
created in and sold from such places as artists and practitioners specializing in
Bali, Thailand.As odd as it can be, much their specific field of expertise.Special
of what is offered as authentic permission was granted by the owners of
"Hawaiian" arts and crafts is actually the historic Coco Palms in Wailua,
imported from other foreign countries and heavily damaged in Hurricane Iniki in
guests of the islands haven't the 1992, to the students of the Center to
slightest clue!As a result, a lot of time sketch its structures and lagoons. More
and energy has been spent on allowing the lectures will be presented on ancient
"real" Hawaiian culture to stand out and places of worship and on these
become noticed by all those millions of lagoons---which were first used as fish
people who come to Hawaii annually. For ponds by the Royalty.The Center will also
much too long, the tendency was to push organize cultural excursions, like taking
touristy trends like torch lighting 5th-6th graders to learn about Hawaii's
ceremonies, Polynesian dancing revues and environment, it's native plants and about
flashy hotels---all of which were conservation. The group size will be
ultimately lacking in substance when limited to anywhere from 6 to 30 people
authentic "Hawaiian" cultural experiences because of the impact on the sacred
were what was really desired.In 1998, the cultural sites.With the advent of new
Kauai Heritage Center of Hawaiian Culture technologies and conveniences, many of
and the Arts opened---a 1,200 square-foot today's Hawaiians have forgotten the
facility with a purpose to educate and value and wisdom of the "old ways". So,
create mind awareness for appreciation a comprehensive training program aimed at
and respect of the true "Hawaiian" Hawaiian Islands' visitor
culture. Exhibits in the Center focus on industry---hotel employees and business
the Hawaiian quilts, hand-carved fishing organizations---commenced based on
tools, hula instruments and implements, traditional Hawaiian values.This training
as well as a vast array of mats, fans and program offers 8 hours of instruction
baskets, to name just a few. Most of the covering subjects on healing with herbs,
artefacts making up the exhibits are sacred offerings, massage, music,
treasured heirlooms belonging to Hawaiian proverbs and poetry.Perpetuating the
families for decades.The Center also integrity of the Hawaiian culture is what
instructs hands-on classes that probe and the Center is all about. Its goal, in
discuss all aspects of a specific short, is to accomplish every- thing
subject, i.e., hula, leaf printing and possible to keep Hawaii "Hawaiian".
the Hawaiian language. These sessions There is a constant vigil to correct
also cover lei making techniques along false and inaccurate representations of
with the sharing of its protocols and Hawaiian practices. Both visitors and
customs that span the entire locals alike are encouraged to discover
experience--- from the preparation of the "real" Hawaii and not fall victim to
materials to the actual leis activities referred to as "traditional"
disposal.Realizing that to preserve when in fact, they are "gimmicks for
Hawaiian culture and perpetuate its amusement".




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