Hoeveel inwoners heeft Hawaii 2020?
De eilanden zijn allemaal van vulkanische oorsprong en liggen in het Polynesische deel van de Grote Oceaan. In de 19e eeuw was Hawaï een zelfstandig koninkrijk en in 1959 trad het als vijftigste staat toe tot de Verenigde Staten. De hoofdstad is Honolulu. De staat telt 1.427.538 inwoners (2017).
Hawaï
| Hawaï/Hawaii/Hawai’i The Aloha State | |
|---|---|
| Aantal inwoners | 1.455.271 (2020) |
| Oppervlakte | 28.311 km² |
| Gouverneur | David Ige (D) |
| Lid van de VS sinds | 1959 |
What is Mana in Hawaiian culture?
In the native Hawaiian culture, the sacred term mana is known as spiritual energy of power and strength. It’s possible for mana to be present in objects and people. For people, it’s possible to gain or lose mana through the different decisions they make.
How do people gain or lose mana in Hawaii?
For people, it’s possible to gain or lose mana through the different decisions they make. In Hawaii there are certain locations that are considered strong in mana. Some of those sites are Haleakala volcano on Maui; Molokai; and different battle sites across the islands such as the battle of Nuʻuanu, battle of Kepaniwai, and the battle of Mokuohai.
What are the two paths to Mana in Hawaiian mythology?
It was where the major battles of Kamehameha took place. In traditional Hawaii, there were two paths to mana. A person could gain mana through sexual means or through violence. A delicate balance between the Gods Ku and Lono were formed, and through them are the two paths to mana. Ku represented war and violence while Lono is the god of fertility.
What is the Native Hawaiian concept of power?
The Native Hawaiian concept of power doesn’t mean you need to have material possessions. Mana is described as a life energy that flows through all things and humans. It may be gained or lost with everything you do. Living through pono – meaningful work, good relationships and the service you lend to your community – can allow you to gather mana.
