CULTURE OF HAWAII

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The 'culture of Hawaii' has its origins in the traditional culture of the Native Hawaiians. As Hawaii has become a home to many different ethnic groups in the last 200 years, each ethnic group has added elements of its own culture to local life. Today, contemporary culture in Hawaii is a mix of the different cultures and ethnic groups that make up its unique population.

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Visual art and culture in Hawaii

Traditional Hawaiian religion

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Visual art and culture in Hawaii

In museums in Hawaii today, there are relics from Kamehameha I's reign. Notably, there are feather cloaks. Historically, red was a color of holy, innate power, and yellow was a color of secular, political power. During Kamehameha
East Hawaii Cultural Center is operated by the East Hawai'i Cultural Council to represent cultural, creative and traditional arts in Hawaii.

Traditional Hawaiian religion

Lono - traditional god of agriculture and providence
Ku - aggressor god, symbol of Kamehameha
Aumakua - family totems

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★ Hawaiian art