How do we show respect in Hawaii?

Respect the Kupuna: Hawaiian people have great respect for their kupuna (elders), and you should make an effort to do so as well. Let older people go in front of you and hold doors open for them. If you’ore sitting down, and an elderly person shows up, consider offering him/her your seat.

How do you become ethical in Hawaii?

6 Eco-friendly Tips to Travel Sustainably in Hawaii

1. Take a direct flight to the island you want to visit.
2. Book an eco-friendly accommodation.
3. Take care of the reef.
4. Support local and sustainable tour companies.
5. Clean your shoes before arrival, as well as before and after farm tours or going into the forest.

How do you honor Hawaii?

In Hawaii it is customary to give a lei as a gesture of congratulations and aloha (love) to those celebrating a milestone or receiving an honor. It is also common to present a lei to a friend or relative who is arriving in the Islands — no matter from where or how long they have been away as a hearty welcome.

How can I help local Hawaiians?

Ways to make that connection are learning some of the Hawaiian language, talking to locals, taking a surf lesson with a local guide, learning about the local arts, volunteering for a beach clean up. You can find those opportunities outside of a hotel setting.

What are Hawaiian values?

Hawaiian Values

• Aloha: caring, compassion for others, love, affection.
• Ha`aha`a: humility, humbleness, modesty.
• Ho`omau: preserve, perpetuate, continue.
• `Ike Pono: to know, to feel, to understand.
• Kokua: help, assist, comfort, support.
• Kuleana: privilege, responsibility, title, job.
• Kupa`a: stand firm, steadfast.

How can I help Native Hawaiians?

Native Hawaiian Support Organizations

1. ALU LIKE, Inc.
2. Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs.
3. Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.
4. Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
5. Native Hawaiian Education Association.
6. Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
7. Papa Ola Lokahi.

Are Hawaiians healthy?

New York — Hawaii consistently ranks among the healthiest states, but a federal survey found Native Hawaiians are in unusually bad health. Native Hawaiians — descendants of Hawaii’s original Polynesian settlers — are in worse health than many other Americans.