Hawaii BAH, Hawaii is popularly known for a variety of things including sports like sea surfing and the abounding beauty that the whole islands provide to their locals. Hawaiians are also known for their cultural dance and arts.   

Going to Hawaii can be a remarkable experience, and living there would be surreal. Military members who opt for off-base Hawaii BAH know the benefits that the place gives to them. Even the non-military members choose Hawaii as a new residential option. But what does it take to be a Hawaiian? Here, we will be sharing with you everything you need to know about the Hawaiian culture.  

Hawaiian Culture  

In 1970, the Hawaiian culture has experienced Renaissance where some of the native Hawaiian aesthetics have resurfaced. These include their tattooing, voyaging canoe, the hula, language, and their music. One of the most famous Hawaiian cultural elements was their “Aloha spirit”. Although this has already undergone commercialization, the aloha spirit is still reflective of the different cultural groups that are native in Hawaii.  

Hawaii may be popularly known for its culture but it is actually a result of cultures mixing years after years. The original culture can still be seen in the islands but the native aesthetic has become diluted because of intermarriages and deaths that have happened throughout the years. The current Hawaiian that we know has a mixture of Western and Eastern cultural elements. Eastern culture is prominent in their celebrations for the Chinese New Year and the Bon Festival that is celebrated by the Japanese.   

Hawaiian Arts   

Hawaii is very artistically rich. In fact, it is home to many distinguished artists, performers, photographers, and many more. Moreover, they give high reverence to their culture through their film festivals, galleries, concerts, museums, and even theatre performances. The first Friday of every month is dedicated to the presentation of performances and galleries show. Its Chinatown has been made into a cultural district where a variety of competitions and exhibitions are held.   

The Hawaiian music is also from different musical sources. One of the sources of its music is Mexico by the vaqueros.   

Because they want to protect and conserve their Hawaiian culture, they have a lot of institutions, scientific and cultural. These institutions give a lot of opportunities for the locals and foreigners to understand and appreciate Hawaiian history, traditions, fine arts, and even their sciences. In fact, Hawaii has the “most beautiful museum in the world” that has a collection of Western art including the work of Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, and other famous artists. Besides these, Hawaii also has rich Asian art, which is known to be one of the rich collections of Asian arts in the world.  

Sports  

Surfing is the most popular sport and recreation in Hawaii, thanks to its abounding seas. Other sports that are related to water such as swimming is also prevalent in the islands. Of course, Hawaii is not just known for its water-related activities, it also provides a lot of platforms for other sports like golf, football, and baseball.   

There is still a lot to know see, a lot to know about Hawaii. If you visit the islands, what is important is that you only not just appreciate the culture but immerse with it for a full Hawaiian experience.