Hawaii Official Visitors' Guide 2008

RON DAH LQUIST The Language of Hawai‘i Aloha We invite you to explore the Islands of Aloha. From the first Polynesian settlers to the diverse immigrants of the last two centuries, the people of Hawai‘i have always taken great pride in sharing our island paradise with voyagers from across the globe. Whether you’re thinking about your first visit to Hawai‘i, or are returning to further explore the riches our islands offer, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for and more—adventure, romance, tranquility and a dose of pleasant surprises throughout your stay. With six unique islands to experience—Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Moloka‘i, La na‘i, Maui and Hawai‘i’s Big ¯ Island—Hawai‘i will refresh and rejuvenate your spirit. Beyond our near-perfect weather and world famous beaches, Hawai‘i features a wide array of activities and attractions, culture and arts, dining choices, shopping opportunities, golf courses and more water sports than you thought possible. Hawai‘i’s multi-cultural heritage and distinct island lifestyle have created an environment of caring and generosity—known as the aloha spirit. We say, E komo mai. Welcome. Discover the beauty of Hawai‘i and its people. The memories will last forever. With sincerest aloha, Governor Linda Lingle Hawai‘i’s two official languages are Hawaiian and English. The melodious Hawaiian language is a Polynesian dialect. There are only 13 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet: A, E, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, P, U, W and the ‘okina (‘). The ‘okina is a glottal stop like the sound between the ohs in oh-oh and is considered a consonant. The glottal stop (‘) or ‘okina, and macron (-) or kahako are often used to help clarify pronunciation. The 18 sounds in the -Hawaiian language are a, e, i, o, u, a, e, -, o, u, h, k, l, m, n, p, w, and w with a ı-v sound. The vowels are pronounced: a like a in above a like a far e like e in bet e like ay in pay - like ee in see ı i like y in city o like o in low o like o in sole u like oo in hoot u like oo in moon Some vowels are diphthongs, forming -a single sound as in ai in Waikı kı . In general, the consonants are pronounced as in English with the exception of w. W can be either a v or w sound. A few words you should know: Aloha: A greeting with love Hello, good-bye and more Mahalo: Thank you Lei: A flower garland given for an occasion Wahine: Woman Kane: Man Keiki: Child ‘Ohana: Family Pau: Finished HAWAI‘I - THE ISLANDS OF ALOHA® 1 GoHawaii.com http://www.goHawaii.com

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Hawaii Official Visitors' Guide 2008 Contents Kaua'i O'ahu Moloka'i Lāna'i Maui Hawai'i Statewide Listings Kaua'i Listings O'ahu Listings Moloka'i Listings Lana'i Listings Maui Listings Hawai'i's Big Island Listings Hawai'i Tourism Marketing Directory Index of Advertisers

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