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With the advent of new technologies and conveniences, many of today's Hawaiians have forgotten the value and wisdom of the "old ways". So, a comprehensive training program aimed at Hawaiian Islands' visitor industry---hotel employees and business organizations---commenced based on traditional Hawaiian values.
This training program offers 8 hours of instruction covering subjects on healing with herbs, sacred offerings, massage, music, proverbs and poetry.
Perpetuating the integrity of the Hawaiian culture is what the Center is all about. Its goal, in short, is to accomplish every- thing possible to keep Hawaii "Hawaiian". There is a constant vigil to correct false and inaccurate representations of Hawaiian practices. Both visitors and locals alike are encouraged to discover the "real" Hawaii and not fall victim to activities referred to as "traditional" when in fact, they are "gimmicks for amusement".
Michael Russell
Your Independent guide to Hawaii |
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