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Hawaii Today
The state motto,
Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻAina i Ka Pono
('The life of the land is
perpetuated in righteousness'), is not just an idealistic catchphrase.
Hawaii's modern sovereignty movement, sustainability initiatives and anti-
development activism are all rooted in
aloha ʻaina
(literally, love and respect
for the land), a traditional Hawaiian value deeply felt by almost everyone
who lives here. This belief has nurtured widespread cooperation and com-
mitment to overcoming the 21st-century challenges facing these ancient is-
lands today.
Best in Print
SShark D
ialoguues(1995) Kiana Davenport's multigenerational family saga, stretch-
ing from ancient times into the plantation era.
Wild Me
rk Dialo
ully Buurgerrs(1996) Lois-Ann Yamanaka's short-story novel
about growing up local and speaking Hawaiian pidgin.
HHottel Ho
ild Meat & th
t & the B
e Bully B
olulu(2001) Paul Theroux' satirical tale about a washed-up writer man-
aging a Waikiki hotel.
ʻOlelo No
el Honolulu
ʻOlelo Noeʻa
eʻau(1997)Kupuna(elder) Mary Kawena Pukui's bilingual collection of
Hawaiian proverbs and sayings, illustrated by Dietrich Varez.
Best on Film
TThe D
e Descenddantts(2011) Contemporary island life, with all of its heartaches and
blessings.
Frrom He
m Herre t
e to E
o Etterrniity(1953) Classic WWII-era drama leading up to the Pearl Har-
bor attack.
Blue C
Blue Crrush
ush(2002) Cheesy, but a local favorite for its surf cinematography.
50 F
50 Fiirst D
t Dattes(2004) Silly rom-com shot at gorgeous Windward Oʻahu beaches.
Blue Ha
Blue Hawaiii(1961) Romp poolside with a ukulele-playing Elvis during Hawaii's tiki-
tacky tourism boom.
