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Friendship in Hawaii
Every culture has its own ways to show friendship.On the islands of Hawaii,friendship is part of the “aloha spirit”.In the language of the Hawaiians who first settled1 the islands long ago,”aloha” had a very special meaning,that is “to be with happiness”.
Hawaiians believe that once somebody loves the land,they are ready to love their people or community2.This is the second most important sign of friendship.It is called “lokahi” in the Hawaiian language,which means3 “oneness with all people”.
To enjoy the land you should not be selfish4.The land was for everyone who lived on it.Today many different peoples call Hawaii their home.Indeed,Hawaii is a place where people make one big community from many smaller communities5.Each person gives kakua(help) to other people so that all feel stronger.It is believed that the islands can be a paradise6 when people live in peace.People are told that their actions should be as gentle as the wind that blows from the sea.When problems happen,people are asked to solve them with understanding7.So when the people of Hawaii talk about ohana(family),they are really talking about all those who live on the islands.
Living in peace,Hawaiians have developed a third sign of friendship.This personal friendship is shown by giving leis to one another.The leis a strangeof flowers is put over a friend’s neck.Then the friend is given a kiss on the cheek8.Visitors to the island are olso given leis.When they hear aloha,visitors begin to feel like home.Aloha also means goodbye.So visitors will hear it again when they leave.It can also mean our heart singing together.Perhaps this is how most visitors will remember their new friendship.
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n.公社,团体,社会,(政治)共同体,共有,一致,共同体,(生物)群落 | |
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adj.自私的,利己主义的,自我中心的 | |
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n.团体( community的名词复数 );共有;大众;(国家之间经济、政治)共同体 | |
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n.伊甸乐园,天堂 | |
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adj.能谅解的;通情达理的;n.理解 | |
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n.面颊,脸,厚脸皮;v.厚着脸皮做 | |
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