Culture

The aboriginal culture of Hawaii is Polynesian. Hawaii represents the northernmost extension of the vast Polynesian triangle of the south and central Pacific Ocean. While traditional Hawaiian culture remains only as vestiges influencing modern Hawaiian society, there are reenactments of the ceremonies and traditions throughout the islands. Some of these cultural influences are strong enough to have affected the culture of the United States at large, including the popularity (in greatly modified form) of luaus and hula.

  • Customs and etiquette in Hawaii
  • East Hawaii Cultural Center
  • Folklore in Hawaii
  • Hawaiian mythology
  • Hilo Art Museum
  • List of Hawaiian state parks
  • List of Hawaii-related topics
  • Literature in Hawaii
  • Music of Hawaii
  • Polynesian Cultural Center
  • Polynesian mythology
  • Tourism in Hawaii

Hawaii is also home to numerous cultural events. The annual Merrie Monarch Festival is an international Hula competition.http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/current/il/merriemonarch05 The state is also home to the Hawaii International Film Festival, the premier film festival for pacific rim cinema.http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009902200326 Honolulu is also home to the state's long running GLBT film festival, the Rainbow Film Festival.http://www.hnlnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=10075&year=2008&month=5http://archives.starbulletin.com/2001/05/29/features/index.html