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Made popular through celebrities like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Pixar Films like Moana, when it comes to the world’s most interesting designs Polynesian Tattoos always come to mind. With a history of over 2000 years of body art, how can this be denied? How much do you know about Polynesian tattoos? Allow me to show you a few interesting details of the amazing cultural and religious artwork. What must be noted is that Polynesian…
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To understand the historical concept of the Haka dance, it is important to understand the history and culture of native Polynesians as a whole. These seafaring people crossed vast distances of ocean and established a high level of civilization using methods which are still little understood even today. Much of this misunderstanding can be attributed to the lack of recorded historical evidence left behind by the region’s ancestors. Most of what has been left behind…
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As a certified scuba diver myself, I *highly* recommend everyone try it at least once. I first discovered that scuba diving and snorkeling are two totally different experiences- not knocking the latter! It’s hard to put in to words the complete tranquility you feel when you’re 30 feet under the water, and the only thing you can hear is the rhythm of your breathing and the current passing by all around you. It’s such a…
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Kaimuki is located in the island of Oahu, Hawaii. It is one of the oldest towns of Honolulu, hosting an eclectic mixture of trendy shops, businesses, and restaurants that offer exquisite sea cuisine and local antiques. The city boasts a diverse historical culture associated with the rearing of ostriches by King Kalakua in the 1800’s and later used as a carnation farm for growing funeral flowers. The name of the town is derived from the…