In 1923 Hawaiians named the yellow hibiscus the state flower. These flowers are large and come in hundreds of types and colors. The yellow hibiscus in Hawaii is called the Pua Aloala(POOA ALO-ala)
In 1923 Hawaiians named the yellow hibiscus the state flower. These flowers are large and come in hundreds of types and colors. The yellow hibiscus in Hawaii is called the Pua Aloala(POOA ALO-ala)
The
nene(NAY- nay) became Hawaii's state bird in 1975. Nene's are only
found in Hawaii. Some people call nene Hawaiian geese.
Hawaii's state tree, the kukui (KOO-koo-wee), was adopted in 1959. Native Hawaiians burned the oil from the nuts for light. They can grow to be 50 feet high.
The
state flag of Hawaii has eight stripes. The stripes are either red, white,
or blue. Each stripes stands for Hawaii's eight main islands.
Hawaii's state song is Hawaii Ponoi. It was written by King David Kalakaua. This song became official state song when Hawaii became U.S. territory in 1959. Here are the lyrics.
(Hawaiian)
Hawaii
ponoi Nana i kou, moi
Kalani
Alii, ke Alii.
Makua
lani e Kamehameha e
Na
kaua e pale Me ka ihe.
(Translation)
Hawaii's
own true sons, be loyal to your chief
Your
country's liege and lord, the sovereign
Father
above us all, King
Who
guarded in the war with his spear.
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