Hawaii is not just a meeting point between east and west. It is also a multiethnic and multicultural society, with people around the world, combining Polynesian traditions and Shinto temples typically burgers Yankees. The somewhat forgotten Native culture is living in times of recovery.

Are opening hoops (schools) that teach the language, spoken by about 9,000 people, and artisans making objects typical. While the dominant language is English, this is heavily influenced by local language. It also speaks pidgin, a simplified English that has become a constantly evolving dialect.

Holidays

Cultural diversity and good weather make any time of year a good time

After the summer the Aloha Week September brings back the party with many cultural events and canoe races to the sound of traditional music. In December, surfing, sport Hawaiian landmark, live your biggest competition in the Quicksilver / Eddie Aikau Memorial Big Wave Classic, with waves up to six meters high.

Gastronomy

Given the variety of ethnic groups that inhabit the archipelago, the dishes are very varied. Van of the most exquisite European cuisine to the exotic Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese through the spicy Korean and Japanese delicacies. The traditional Hawaiian food and is cheap there. It is based on chicken, pork and coconut.

There is also variety and quality of seafood, cooked to perfection by all the communities that inhabit the archipelago. We try many tropical fruits, some are known as avocado, banana, coconut or papaya and other less common in the old continent as guava, lychee or mango.

Shopping

Hawaii's natural wealth is reflected in their souvenirs. Wooden carvings, beautiful shells, seeds and flower leis or necklaces are typical purchases. The legend "Aloha" can be found in all sorts of household beach (shirts, umbrellas, towels), as well as in articles in surfing.

The jewelry and crafts are good choices, as well as Kona coffee or delicious macadamia nuts. Hawaii can be found in children's books translated into English asian legends can not be bought anywhere else in the world.