Facts About Hawaii
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Hawaii is comprised completely of
volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean. While these are some basic
facts about these amazing islands, you really need to take a look at
the state deeper to find out some interesting and not well known
things.
Before become a state Hawaii was kingdom. The first King of Hawaii
was a man named Kamehameha the Great. The kingdom was established
with help from the British between the years of 1795 and 1810. The
monarch oversaw the Privy Council which handled the administration
of the kingdom. This system had ministers which oversaw different
departments and was based on the British political system. These
administrators also acted as advisors to the monarch. Throughout the
1800s the powers of the monarch declined until eventually a
bicameral parliament was established.
This reign of the first king is still celebrated on Hawaii on June
11th as King Kamehameha the First Day. This day is the only holiday
established during the monarchy and has been celebrated since it was
established in 1871. The holiday includes a traditional floral
parade with horses and riders adorned in flowers. In addition there
are hula competitions and music festivals with local food, history
and community activities. The parade traditionally occurs down the
Akoni Pule highway and continues to the Kohala Cultural Center. This
event is great for visitors looking for cultural history and facts
about Hawaii.
Hawaii contains many live volcanoes and is one of the most studied
geological places in the world. One of these unique features is
Halemaumau, a pit crater, found in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
At the national park visitors can find many interesting facts about
Hawaii and volcanoes in general. On display are the results of years
of volcanic evolution on the Big Island. Guests can tour the park
can camp there and go to the many events that highlight the history
and unique geological aspects of the island.
On the Big Island there are five volcanoes Kohala, Mauna Kea,
Hualalai, Mauna Loa, and Kilauea. Hualalai, Mauna Loa, and Kilauea
are all active volcanoes and in some places you can actually see the
lava flowing. All of Hawaii was formed by volcanoes and the islands
continue to move and grow. This makes this State unique in the U.S.
and many tourists go to Hawaii to see mother earth in action.
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