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When you think about Hawaii, the first things that probably come to mind are paradise, hula dancers, luaus, and leis, right? That does pretty much sum up the basics about Hawaii. As if these things weren\u2019t enough, there is more to Hawaii than meets the eye.<\/p>\n
Hawaii is filled with legend and steeped in tradition, as well. Here is a sampling of some interesting things you really don\u2019t need to know about Hawaii, but are fun just the same.<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s all relative<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have moved to Hawaii from elsewhere and even lived there for a decade or two, you don\u2019t get to hold the title of true Hawaiian. You see, it doesn\u2019t matter how long you have lived there, it matters, however, if you have ancestry that dates back to your roots in order to be known as an authentic Hawaiian.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kona and coffee go together like a hand and glove<\/strong><\/p>\n If you love coffee, you can thank Hawaii for its contribution. The United States gets its coffee from its own country \u2013 right from Hawaii \u2013 as compared to the numerous other countries from which the United States must also depend on for its coffee supply.<\/p>\n Kona is one of the more expensive coffees and rightfully so \u2013 with benefit-rich soil to grow in thanks to the volcanoes, this coffee is a contribution on two levels \u2013 first in its taste and second that the United States has privy to it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hawaii pays homage to royalty every year<\/strong><\/p>\n Although part of the United States, Hawaii is steeped in tradition and holds true to its beliefs. Every year, Hawaii pays homage to King Kamehameha, their king.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Hula is not for women only<\/strong><\/p>\n If you think about hula dancers, chances are that you envision women in grass skirts. However, men are and have been hula dancers, as well. Numerous legends report that both men and women performed the hula from the beginning in order to pay homage to the volcanic goddess Pele.<\/p>\n Regardless of who started it, you can still find both men and women performing the hula for spiritual reasons, for entertainment and for tourism.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Life expectancy is longer<\/strong><\/p>\n While Disney may be the happiest place, Hawaii may be the place for longevity. Studies are showing that the life expectancy in Hawaii is longer and for good reasons:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you thought visiting Hawaii was a good idea before, now you have a list of more interesting and fun facts to be more charmed by all that Hawaii is.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you think about Hawaii, the first things that probably come to mind are paradise, hula dancers, luaus, and leis, right? That does pretty much sum up the basics about Hawaii. As if these things weren\u2019t enough, there is … Continue reading \n