King Kamehameha would be proud of Hawaii today and be proud that they still do not sacrifice but rather celebrate their culture while still keeping friendly relations with the best of the world. I bet he would also be happy to see that his design of the flag is still in use today. ...
I was in charge of building a canoe. That was my narrow focus. But around this project were so many layers of values that I did not clearly see. I understood them, I felt them, but I did not see them as part of my responsibilities. I was thinking of deadlines and logistics. Judson...
On one of my visits to Hawaii, I heard the famous quip, “American missionaries came to Hawaii to do good and ended up doing well—very well.” No, they ended up changing a pagan, savage people into a lawful, Christian society. King Kamehameha died just before the first missionaries ...
which draws more than 12 million visitors each year, was considered appropriate, given its location, accessibility, and commitment to promoting the values of peace and non-violence.
luxury minibus that shows you the highlights of downtown Honolulu, The Pearl harbor and Honolulu City Tour is a great choice for those who want to see a bunch of different sights in one day. Some of these sights include USS Arizona Memorial, Punchbowl Crater, and the King Kamehameha Statue...
King Kamehameha I Day is a public holiday in Hawaii annually on June 11 honor King Kamehameha the Great. (Photo courtesy of Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head Hotel) Hawaii has a rich culture of annual events and festivals, many of which are worth making a visit specifically for. Among the bes...
Moreover, unlike the case wherein Kamehameha Schools (renamed for P.R. purposes, but still known to most as "Bishop Estate") paid off a student at the last minute with a $7 million dollar settlement -- since Kam Schools wasn't confident about getting a favorable ruling from the U.S....
In Americana, Luke Healy recounts journal-like his progress along the Pacific Crest trail as he attempts (by his description) to gorge himself on America and thereby satisfy or purge himself of his affection for the deeply broken little nation/culture. I don't know that he was successful in...
IT Client Services Kamehameha SchoolsPeace and conflictVan der Linden, N., Bizumic, B., Stubager, R., & Mellon, S. (2011). Social representational correlates of attitudes toward peace and war: A cross-cultural analysis in the United States and Denmark. Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace...
Like the ahu altar built with many different rocks of various sizes and shapes, it is a representation of our local culture and communities. There are many forces that have targeted the dismantling of that ahu. They take a rock here and there that very few notice the change. They seek ...