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Hawaiian Families Coat of Arms

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Every morning, as cars pass ʻIolani Palace in Honolulu, they pass by the National Coat of Arms of the Hawaiian Kingdom. It is no coincidence that this emblem is respected by European nations; it was designed by the Kingdom to represent its sovereignty and identity on the international stage. Since the Middle Ages, aristocratic families in Europe used Coats of Arms and family emblems, passed down through generations, to visually symbolize their lineage, achievements, and status. Family crests and Coats of Arms are powerful visual symbols that transcend the boundaries of time, representing the past, present, and future. The symbolism embedded in their design can reveal a person's identity, their ancestors' achievements, and their social standing, while also aiding in the organization of family trees. This method beautifully represents the importance of a family's legacy through its bloodlines. Thousands of these emblems exist worldwide, crafted in a rich variety of styles and...

Local Family Upbringing in Hawaii

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The Local Standard of raising children is from Local Culture where there is different households of different children raising systems that are discussed from those who came before in the plantation era where there was a agreement of the best fit for island life way of bringing a child up. Those that did not identify with the Local Culture would raise their kids from a parent-culture of a single chosen Ethnicity rather than choosing multiple culture sources with Hawaiian being a major influence. Locals would diversify knowledge by merging or selecting parts of ethnic cultures of their own and others on the island to create a stronger bonds with those who live on the land and that would be a Local Blueprint of what to follow. Those who would not follow the Local way would have a hard time introducing their children to all the different ethnic groups and adapting to western society with respecting the Hawaiian people as the teachings they would have growing up would be singular of the ho...

Hawaii Households and International Knowledge

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Growing up in a Hawaii Household around foundations of locals that have built from the times of the Hawaiian Kingdom has raised awareness of: Western Practices, Eastern Practices, Local Practices, Hawaiian Practices, and Global Practices. Understanding Hawaii Practices surrounding birth helps people build a natural affinity for birth by knowing about it rather than having it be shrouded in mystery. Local Culture grew from those who lived in Hawaii and it had multiple practices, influences, and cultures that would infuse knowledge and passion of the people into the Hawaii way of doing things. This would not stray far from core principles of the established Hawaiian culture that is the closest to the land through familiarity and traditions passed on for generations. What seems as tiresome and overly complete with a wide spectrum of culture variety and understanding is actually something that makes Hawaii special, but this is usually only understood after staying away from the islands for...

Hawaii Ethnicities "From the Boats"

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Hawaii Ethnicities Fresh off the Boats Races in Hawaii Pacific Canoe Races Local Heritage Races