After that we went to the Dole pineapple plantation. Where we got the chance to buy bracelets, engraved with our Hawaiian name and tried delicious pineapple whip. - Everybody loved it!
As we spent our lunch in Haleiwa, an authentic little surf town, we could try local food like pineapple burgers and sea food, so everybody found something they liked. Then we explored all the small souvenir and surf shops and wandered around the cute town.
On our way to the Polynesian Cultural Center, we drove by some beautiful beaches, where famous international surf contests are held.
In the Polynesian Cultural Center we spent the whole afternoon learning about and experiencing the 6 Polynesian cultures Hawaii is made of (Tonga, Samoa, Hawaii, Aotearoa, Tahiti and Fiji). This was definitely the highlight of our day! While some of us learned how to play Ukulele, others were dancing Hula, tried to make fire or drank fresh coconut juice. For us the day ended with an amazing show about a boy growing up in the Hawaiian culture.
While getting more familiar with the Hawaiian cultures today, we as a group are growing more and more together and becoming a big ohana!
Sarah Straetz and Kati Stelz from Germany
Hawaii was made a state in 1959!
Looking at the State Capitol Building that's shaped like a volcano!
All the females with Queen Liluokalani
And all the boys taking the photos!
Now the men- with King Kamehameha
Pineapple whip at the Dole Plantation!
Pineapple whip with pineapple juice!
Henna tattoos!
The cute surfer town of Hale'iwa!
Pineapple burger - yum!!
Thank you Mum & Dad!
Ukulele lessons
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