Kahuna Essays

  • Reflection Of The Movie 'The Big Kahuna'

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    The Big Kahuna Reflection Essay As I watched the movie The Big Kahuna, I found a lot of underlying issues and themes that allows me to reflection upon my life at King University. As a person begins a journey in their lives, they typically have in mind some goals in mind, but these goals will likely change over time as we grow up in life. "The Big Kahuna" takes plays in a “hospitality suite” with three men waiting uneasily to land a big account for industrial lubricants. The movie is mostly dialogue

  • Disadvantages Of Kahuna

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    Kahunas are Doctors Traditional Hawaiian healing practices should be allowed to Hawaiian people. Hawaiians are in need to services to heal their health situation. The Western healthcare did not want to take any fault or action toward the Hawaiian healing practices. But there has been some sickness or diseases that are not being treated with Western healthcare but with Hawaiian healing practices. Western medicine does not cure every health problem but most of the medicine is used efficiently and

  • The Role Of The Kahuna In The Hawaiian Culture

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    The role of a kahuna in the Hawaiian culture takes on the responsibility of keeping a balance between the people and the nation. In doing so, they apply their field of expertise towards assisting the aliʻi and the makaʻāinana. In ancient Hawai’i, there were many different types of kāhuna that had a skill set that contributed or benefited the community. In this paper I will discuss the different ways a kahuna achieves this type of balance within the lāhui. These kuleana include advising the aliʻi

  • The Importance Of Kahuna Cleaning Supply And Its Weaknesses

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    business to be efficient by aligning its functions strategically. It entails proving or disproving our own theories and taking some action and doing something with the information by organizing it in a tangible manner. Fact finding techniques will enable Kahuna Cleaning Supply to determine its weaknesses and take advantage of its strengths. Solutions will be designed based on the outcomes of the reviews of the documents and the general observation of the system. The stakeholders within the organization will

  • Essay On Ancient Hawaii

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    highest chiefly rank. He was the ruler and owner of all annual taxes, oversaw important religious rites and acted as leader during war. The Ali’i ‘s advisers were the kalaimoku, or chief minister, and the kahuna nui, or high priest. The children of the Ali'i learned to be leaders, children of the kahuna studied the profession of their parents. Without books, all of the practices were taught through oral tradition. All and all, the Ancient Hawaiian civilization is something to marvel at. From its climate

  • Cultural Differences And Cultural Practices: Cultural Beliefs In Healing

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    Cultural Beliefs in Healing Polynesians viewed the body, spirit, and mind as one. They also believed the body would be healed only if the spirit was healed first. It is sometimes referred as the “Lokahi Triangle”, which means harmony between men, nature and the gods. They believe if you take care of yourself, both physically and mentally you will be in harmony or balance. Illness was believed to be caused by not caring for themselves properly, breaking taboo, and it was generally thought to be caused

  • Hawaiian Culture Essay

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    Hawaiian Culture Aloha from the people of Hawaii and their culture! Have you ever wanted to visit Hawaii for fun activities, or to enjoy the amazing sights? Well, then Hawaii is a great travel destination! However, if you were to visit the islands, it would be great to learn a little about its people and culture! Luckily that’s exactly what we are going to talk about, so you can get to know the people of these magnificent islands a bit better. The culture of the native Hawaiian people is very colorful

  • Hawians and Their History

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    I am Native Hawaiian and reside in Orange City, Florida. My ancestors were the first people who settled in Hawaii around 500 AD to 750 AD. They were Polynesians who came from the Marquesas Island in large boat-like canoes. The Canoe had a person who was the navigator. The navigator was a person who was able to read the stars and the sky as direction. These people were able to tell if there was land ahead even before they were able to see land from the canoe. A few years later, people from Tahiti

  • Interview Essay

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    Ques-1 Interview: Interview is one of the most important part of fact finding studies, because we have to select a right person for the right post. For selecting a right person we have to design the right steps for interview. The steps for interview are as follows: 1. Identify the person to Interview in a informal way. 2. Determine the objectives, facts and general areas to be discussed for the interview. 3. Define the list of questions for interview using different interview types for example open-ended

  • The Kapu: The Ancient Hawaiian System

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    time ago to make them do what’s right and things they cannot do during their time. It was very hard for them to obey the life of Kapu because everyone was involved in it and was really afraid of it for the sake of their own life. Also ali’i and the kahuna who were also required to observe the kapu because it was their job. kaukau was lesser chief, he was the only one that can touch clothing and other stuffs that the ali’i had touched. Kaukau was the only one that can touch his own belonging and to

  • How Has Imperialism Changed Hawaii

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    Hawaii, a tropical state known to many, and originally founded by the Polynesians, is a dream vacation spot for people around the world. It is full of beaches, volcanoes, and unique wildlife. Hawaii was announced the 50th state of the United States of America in 1959, however, was not always accessible to outsiders. The island has a rich history of cultural and political independence behind them before being annexed by the United States.. Imperialism has changed Hawaii for the worse due to the wrath

  • Hopi Indians Research Paper

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    and lifeless. They were traditionally farmers and shepherds and lived in a few villages and most were near mesas. The Hopi Indian’s ancestors arrived through small holes in the floor of a kiva, kivas were used by Ancestral Pueblos. They also carved kahuna dolls, pottery and baskets. Most Hopis were educated from Hopi country to Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania. Some were told religious traditionalists that Hopi changes to Christianity. Apalachee Tribe The Apalachee tribe lived in Florida and

  • Duke Kahanamoku: A Hero

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    Many people see today's life as easy and no problem. They know where their next meal will be and lots don't face adversary. Back during the 1920’s Nobody had this luxury but the rich and powerful. There were a handful of people that brought back hope to this dreadful time and all off them are remembered as hero. Duke Kahanamoku Is one of those people that brought peace and joy to the hopeful people. Duke Kahanamoku was born on August 24, 1890 in a was then small island named Waikiki.(Duke Kahanamoku

  • Comparison Of The Polynesian Culture On The Hawaiian Culture

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    78,086,081 people, domestic and internationally have gone to Hawai’i in 2015 (Historical Visitors). However, has anyone truly went past the beautiful scenic lands and Hawaiian culture to learn the origin of everything? Fittingly, this essay will go in-depth of the Polynesian culture that soon settled on the Hawaiian islands of today: identifying cultural norms, symbols, and values that influences their communication that encompasses the Hawaiian spirit tourist known to love. Lastly, a comparison

  • Hokuahanai Aikau: Eddie Will Go

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    the island of Maui. He was known as the first lifeguard at Waimea Bay on the island of Oahu, becoming famous for surfing the toughest, biggest waves and saving over 500 lives. His name was Edward Ryon Makuahanai Aikau, descendant of Hewahewa, the Kahuna Nui (high priest) of King Kamehameha I, and his successor, Kamehameha II. Eddie became a true symbol of Aloha because of his actions and attitude. He would put others first before himself. To remember and honor the brave surfer, a competition is

  • Informative Essay: Should We Live In Hawaii?

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    If you are considering living in Hawaii, Here is some facts that you should know. Hawaii became a state in August twenty first, nineteen fifty nine. Its state number is fifty. In total there is eight islands in Hawaii. The Oahu Island, the Maui Island, the Kauai Island, the Molokai Island, the Lanai Island, and Hawaii referred to as big Island. The Oahu Island is called the gathering place because it is home to the majority of the people in Hawaii. Maui Island got the name Valley Isle, from its

  • Huna Dance: Hul Hula Auana

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    dance was a sacred temple dance. It was traditionally performed by younger women and men before they were introduced into adulthood. The traditional Hula dance was not preformed for humans but for Gods. Traditionally Hula is the language in which Kahunas of a certain type would talk to gods.

  • Classification Of Restaurant Tippers

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    day, they will usually not walk away empty handed. On the other hand a ticket must reach a significant dollar amount to provide a decent reward which requires a server to charge fo... ... middle of paper ... ...ford. THE WHALE TIPPER. The big kahuna. The Loch Ness monster. This Moby Dick of tippers is unpredictable in appearance, yet remains always eagerly anticipated by any and all who know its identity. It’s a rarity to have this kind of tipper, and when you do, all eyes are upon you. The

  • Lomi Essay

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    means to rub, press, squeeze, massage; to work in and out, as the claws of a contented cat. Lomi is an ancient therapeutic healing practice Polynesians and ancient Hawaiian shamanic wisdom and methods developed several centuries ago and also known as Kahuna Massage. They believed that illness has not only a physical cause but a psychiatric and spiritual cause as well (Madelyn Miller of the Ihilani Spa). In its therapeutic form it works with the autonomic nervous system, sympathetic and parasympathetic

  • Foundations of The Modern World

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    Foundations of The Modern World After the 15th Century, history began to move really fast in the matter of the things that happened. It is really important this part of the history because it totally changed the way of life and it gives an explanation of why life is like it is in our days. This big change didn't happen at once. Historians, after studying and trying to find the reasons of this change came up with five foundations. They are The Columbian Exchange, Europe Confronts the World