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The Rich Cultural Heritage of Honolulu

By: Jake Orley

Think of Hawaii and what do you see? Definitely paradise with sun-bathed sandy beaches and sparkling blue waters. Clever drinks with cute umbrellas are not far behind. Hawaii gives you ample opportunities for outdoor activities like scuba diving and sailing, and exciting nightlife laced with sophistication. This whole lot of excitement has made Hawaii one of the world's biggest tourist destinations. All these outdoor activities, sandy beaches, and exciting nightlife reflect the rich cultural heritage of Hawaii.

Hawaii became a state in 1959. Prior to that, it was under the American influence ever since the early 18th century. After Hawaii officially became a state, it has been steadily growing popular as a major tourist destination.

You may want to unveil the wonders of Hawaii much beyond the buzzing tourist guides and fishing trails. Hawaii bestows upon its visitors a gift more intriguing than what they usually see on the surface of this mystical island. Honolulu for example has a number of places worth visiting if you wish to know what Hawaii was like and how was the life here before it became the hub for the tourists world around.

Washington Place, as the name implies, was named after the first president of the United States and was built in 1846. The interesting thing about this spot is that it became a haven for people wanting to return to the old ways that existed prior to the arrival of the West. The last Queen, after her overthrow, spent the remaining years of her life in Washington Place until her death in 1917.

The husband of the last queen, John Owen Dominis, built the Washington Place. For decades it was the meeting ground of people who wanted the monarchy to reestablish and the Island to return to old ways. This is the reason why Washington place appears coiled up in history and tradition. It has been the focal point of transition of Hawaii from the traditional to what it is now.

Honolulu proudly houses the statue of its hero Kamehameha I. He unified all the Hawaiian Islands before the West came calling. Though the influence of western culture was inevitable he advocated and upheld the traditional Hawaiian values while the Hawaiian people increasingly subscribed to the influence of the west.

If you want to get more in depth knowledge of the way modern Hawaii evolved and learn a few important lessons from the lives of people who emerged from past and faced the new challenges of the modern life, then you certainly need to visit the various museums and libraries that dot Honolulu cityscape.

While a trip to Hawaii is seen as a once-in-a-lifetime event that most may not want to spend visiting museums, old houses, and other points of cultural interest, the fact remains that these places are part of the soul that is Hawaii. If you really want to see what is beautiful about Hawaii, then you should spend the time to learn about its rich history and interesting people.

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Jake Orley is the owner and operator of F honolulu, a fantastic resource for information about honolulu. For questions or comments about this article why not visit: www.fromhonolulu.com/articles

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