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Why Was The Hawaiian Language Banned?

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Why Was The Hawaiian Language Banned? After the annexation of Hawaii as a territory of the United States in 1898, the language was officially banned from schools and the government. Use of the Hawaiian language was even banned at Kamehameha Schools – a private school system reserved only for children of Hawaiian descent. Why did

How Do Hawaiians Say Hello?

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How Do Hawaiians Say Hello? In Hawaii, Aloha means more than ‘hello’; it expresses wishes for a positive and respectful life. Use Aloha kakahiaka to say, ‘good morning’, Aloha ‘auinalā for ‘good afternoon’ and Aloha ahiahi for ‘good evening’. What do aloha and Mahalo mean? Some Hawaiian words are known to non-Hawaiian speakers, and a