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Polynesians
The Polynesian Islands include over 1,000 islands.
Some of the most easily recognized:
Aetearoa-New Zealand HawaiiSamoaTonga FijiRapa Nui-Easter Island Tahiti
…and several others, all of which are focused in the Polynesian Triangle.
MIGRATION “ Polynesia is a anthropological term used to
refer to a pre-colonial population generally belonging to one ethno-cultural family as a result of maritime migration.” Wikipedia.com
LANGUAGEThere are approximately 40 Polynesian languages.
They are classified as part of the Austronesian family and broken into 2 branches:
Tongic and Nuclear Polynesian.
Most CommonTahitianSamoanTongan Maori
Hawaiian
RELIGION Pre Colonial Polynesians
TribalHad the same explanation for the creation of the earth and
sky, for the gods that rule aspects of life and for the religious practices of everyday life.
Tiki Statues
Healers & Chiefs
Hawaiians are very dependent on their natural
resources.
The ancient Hawaiians relied heavily on healers who had a mastery of the healing powers of
the regions plants.
Boki
High Chief in Ancient Hawaii who served the Kingdom of Hawaii as the royal governor of Oahu.
ARCHITECTURE
The most distinguishable of Polynesian architecture is the thatched roof huts.
SOCIAL CUSTOMSin Hawaii
The Lei
Luaua
Music Drums
DanceHula
The Lei
Lei is Hawaiian for garland or wreath.
The lei is often given as a sign of affection.
It is given as a greeting or farewell.
Lei should never be thrown away. They should be returned to the place they were gathered or returned to the earth respectfully.
Luau
The Luau is a celebration that always has 2 main
components:
FoodRoast Pig, Poi, Poke and of
course BEER!
EntertainmentDancing (Hula & Fire)
Music
Music
Bruddah Iz
UkelleSteel Guitar
Drums
Dance
Hula Dancing Fire Dancers
ATTIRE
Malo (Loin Cloth)
Kiehi (Shawl) Sarong
CUISINE
Poi Made from the fermented root of the taro plant.
Hawaiian Pig Roast
PokeA side dish of bite sized raw fish and seasonings.
Family Customsin Hawaii
OhanaFamily (an extended version)
This includes blood, adoptive or intentional.
1st & 21st Birthdays Very big events. Celebrated with a Luaua.