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Comparison Of Hawaii Culture And Customs

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Today Hawaii culture and customs are a medley of many traditions from all over the world. This is the result of immigrants coming to the island from Asia, Europe, the South Pacific and other regions of the world. Two such customs brought to the Hawaiian Islands from Japan are Boy’s Day and Girl’s Day, which were both brought to the Hawaiian Islands by Japanese immigrants. Boy’s Day or Tango no Sekku in Hawaiian originated in Japan between 593- 629. It is celebrated on the 5th of May by hanging one Koi fish for each boy in the household from poles of bamboo inside the home. The koi are believed to give the boys they represent the power and strength to achieve their goals. The holiday is also celebrated by boys having their faces painted,

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