Hawai'i, The Aloha State
My home in the middle of the ocean
Hawai'i is an island chain in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and is the 50th state in the U.S. It was
formed by volcanoes and consists of 8 main islands. I am from the island
of O'ahu, the third largest island in the archipelago and also the most
populated. The state's capitol, Honolulu is on O'ahu, as well as the
famous Waikiki Beach!
There are many delicious and interesting foods to eat in Hawai'i because
Hawai'i is one of the most diverse states in the country! Have you ever tried a spam musubi?
Although I am from Hawai'i, I would not be considered "Hawaiian". The term "Hawaiian"
is reserved only for the indigenous people of Hawai'i, those who have
Native Hawaiian blood. Since I'm not Native Hawaiian, I am considered a
"Hawai'i local" or
"kama'aina" which means "one who has lived in Hawai'i for a long time".
P.S. You do not need a passport to travel to Hawai'i from the U.S. Mainland!
P.S. You do not need a passport to travel to Hawai'i from the U.S. Mainland!