Hawaiian Born

I was born in Hawai'i, on the island of Maui. My parents are both native Hawaiians. When I was 18 months old, my parents and I moved away to Montana so my parents could attend college. Even though we lived away from Hawai'i, my parents made sure we visited Hawai'i often and that I learned about my Hawaiian culture. I am very proud to be Hawaiian and my culture is very important to me.

Everything about the Hawaiian culture is interesting to me. I enjoy learning about the language, the legends, the people, the music, the Hula, the food, and the history. My parents are always telling stories of their childhood in Hawai'i and the stories are amazing and intriguing. My one wish would be to grow up in Hawai'i and learn about my culture directly.

My area of importance is Queen Lili'uokalani and the Overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy. Queen Lili'uokalani was the last monarch of the Hawaiian islands. She was a woman who was devoted to the Hawaiian people, their land and their rights. I admire Queen Lili'uokalani for she dedicated her life to what she believed in.