http://hawaiianmarketplace.com Reviews of the Best Hawaii Tours & Activities Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:13:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://hawaiianmarketplace.com/history/history-of-the-hawaiian-flag http://hawaiianmarketplace.com/history/history-of-the-hawaiian-flag#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:13:46 +0000 admin http://hawaiianmarketplace.com/?p=5298 The Hawaiian culture is famous for its preoccupation with the integration and adoption of multi-fold meanings and deeply-rooted symbolism. The Flag of Hawaii, or Ka Hae Hawaii in local parlance, is a good example of this distinct Hawaiian character. The Hawaiian flag is all about the symbolic and beautiful depiction of the amazing aspects of [...]]]> http://hawaiianmarketplace.com/history/history-of-the-hawaiian-flag/feed 0 http://hawaiianmarketplace.com/general-information/hawaiian-petroglyphs-ancient-rock-carvings-made-by-natives http://hawaiianmarketplace.com/general-information/hawaiian-petroglyphs-ancient-rock-carvings-made-by-natives#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:34:05 +0000 admin http://hawaiianmarketplace.com/?p=4929 Petroglyhs are rocks carvings of symbols and images made by prehistoric tribes. The literal translation of the word “petroglyph” is rock carving. The etymology of this word takes us back to the ancient Greek civilization, particularly from the Greek words “petros,” which means stone and “glyphein” which means to carve. These ancient art on stone [...]]]> http://hawaiianmarketplace.com/general-information/hawaiian-petroglyphs-ancient-rock-carvings-made-by-natives/feed 0 http://hawaiianmarketplace.com/general-information/going-to-hawaii-for-the-first-time http://hawaiianmarketplace.com/general-information/going-to-hawaii-for-the-first-time#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:50:38 +0000 admin http://hawaiianmarketplace.com/?p=4897 First time trips are always exciting, especially if your destination is someplace like Hawaii. However, before you start packing your bags there are a few things you should be aware of, like the best way to get there, the best places to visit and of course the thrilling Hawaii activities to try. By Boat or [...]]]> http://hawaiianmarketplace.com/general-information/going-to-hawaii-for-the-first-time/feed 1 http://hawaiianmarketplace.com/general-information/ukulele-the-legendary-hawaiian-instrument http://hawaiianmarketplace.com/general-information/ukulele-the-legendary-hawaiian-instrument#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:25:46 +0000 admin http://hawaiianmarketplace.com/?p=3809 The sight and sound of ukulele is really hard to miss when you visit Hawaii. This is pronounced as YOO-ka-LAY-lee if you are a native of Hawaii and is spelled as ukulele. This is Hawaii’s most prominent musical instrument. You can find people playing this instrument on the streets and in some local restaurants. Visiting [...]]]> http://hawaiianmarketplace.com/general-information/ukulele-the-legendary-hawaiian-instrument/feed 1 http://hawaiianmarketplace.com/attractions/pearl-harbor-a-place-full-of-history http://hawaiianmarketplace.com/attractions/pearl-harbor-a-place-full-of-history#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2010 06:11:33 +0000 admin http://hawaiianmarketplace.com/?p=3806 Hawaii does not only offer fun water activities; it also has some of the most interesting historic sites to visit. One of the most famous historical places worth visiting in Hawaii is the Pearl Harbor. Before it was only a reminder of a great war, but now it is considered as a main attraction that [...]]]> http://hawaiianmarketplace.com/attractions/pearl-harbor-a-place-full-of-history/feed 1