41st Okinawan Pageant. Picture by Cliff Kimura. Hawai‘i and Okinawa share an intimate connection. Whereas the assault on Oʻahu’s Pearl Harbor in 1941 introduced U.S. troops into World Warfare II, Okinawa was the positioning of the ultimate battle that ended the battle 4 years later. Within the spirit of yimaaru—the Okinawan precept that group helps […]
Tag Archives: Spirit
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Apr
Apr
tropical fruit at a farmers market (Shutterstock) On any given morning in Hawaiʻi, simply after the solar breaks throughout lava rock cliffs or filters via ironwood bushes, the scent of roasted espresso and candy papaya begins to rise and mingle with the ocean breeze. That is when the islands’ farmers markets come alive—colourful, musical, and […]
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Sep
Sep
Aloha Spirit The Hawaii airport lei greeting is likely one of the most treasured Hawaiian customs, conveying a lot cultural significance by the “Aloha” spirit. It’s not only a type of welcome however has extra profound connotations of adopting a way of life primarily based on loving and respecting fellow human beings. Many different feelings […]