Cultural Immersion- Hawaii
The Aspect of Hawaiian Culture
History
In the time of history, culture is cultivated in different aspects of human life. It generally refers to the patterns of human activity and the symbolic structures that give such activities significance and importance. Culture is derived in different ways as people get a closer view of the world around them. The term “Culture Shock” is one of the ways to describe this matter. Culture shock is described as a surprise for people who experience a different social background. However, culture can be viewed in many ways such as the optimistic phase, the cultural problems, the recovery phase, and the adjustment phase. All of these cultural phases describe the way I personally viewed the Hawaiian culture.
The aspect of Hawaiian culture is different from where I currently stand. Hawaiian people are more ethnocentric meaning that they mostly believe in gods and other traits. During my spring break during the month of March, I decided to go with my family to Hawaii to get to know the culture in general. We stayed for a week and enjoyed every moment we can possibly have while I was on vacation. In regards to travel, I went to Hawaii to visit the islands where the Hawaiian cultures are different from the rest. Once I arrived at the Island of Oahu, I was shocked at the people who lived there because everyone was so friendly once my family entered the terminal. Many Hawaiian people greet you with a saying of “Aloha” which means “Hello” and “Welcome”. Having native Hawaiians greeting you at the terminal felt like an oasis because the culture felt very welcoming due to the lei’s they give you upon our arrival. I learned that once you receive a lei from someone, its considered good luck to the Hawaiian people. Upon arrival, I noticed that the Island was different in a way that the nature part of it was so green.
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