Living in "Hawaiian Land"

Cultural Diversity in Wai'anae, Oahu

Abstract

Oahu's Wai'anae district contains the most populous Hawaiian Homesteads in Hawai'i. Recognized as "Hawaiian Land", Wai'anae also embraces broad cultural diversity. By analyzing a cultural revival group in Waia'ane, this presentation sheds new light on how the residents perceive themselves as people of "Hawaiian Land" and at the same time participate in multi-cultural activities.