Hawaii is the only state in America to have two official languages – English and Hawaiian. This would make the Hawaiian language approximately ten centuries old. These settlers were the original Hawaiians and their language over time, grew into the Hawaiian language we know today. Generally speaking, it appears that foreign immigrants (perhaps Marquesans or Tahitians) colonized the archipelago around AD 1000. There are many theories on how exactly the Hawaiian language came to be. It is closely related to other Polynesian languages which are spread over a large, triangular area of the Pacific Ocean with Hawaii at the northern most point, New Zealand (where Maori is spoken) to the southwest and Easter Island (where Rapa Nui is spoken) marking the southeastern point.
Hawaiian is a very old language which belongs to the Polynesian language family. One way to better experience this rich culture, and to keep the “Aloha Spirit” alive, is by learning some of the language. At the airport, someone will say Aloha (hello) to you, then, you will hop on a wikiwiki (quick) bus to get to the main terminal where you may purchase a lei (flower garland). While the Hawaiian language is no longer widely spoken, you will immediately be surrounded by it.
You find an inviting and rich culture much different than the one you may experience on the mainland. Once you arrive in Hawaii, you find out that it is much more. Hawaii is well known for it’s splendid climate, great beaches and beautiful scenery.
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