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Birth of Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal Caught on Camera
By AUDREY McAVOY, Associated Press
HONOLULU (AP) — Photos Of a Hawaiian monk seal being born upon an Oahu coastline have actually been caught on cam.
A worker of the state Division of Land as well as Natural Resources fired video clip as well as pictures of the dog arising from the mommy onto white sands recently.
“As quickly as its (amniotic) cavity ruptured, the kid beginning shaking about,” Lesley Macpherson, that helps the division’s Department of State Parks, claimed in a press release Tuesday. The mommy monk seal examined her dog by barking as the newborn waved its fins.
Hawaiian monk seals are a threatened varieties. There are just around 1,400 seals worldwide. Concerning three-quarters of this complete reside in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, a remote string of tiny atolls northwest of Hawaii’s booming islands. The remainder, regarding 300 seals, reside in the Key Hawaiian Islands consisting of Oahu as well as Maui.
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The dog, called PO5, was among 2 child seals born upon Oahu recently. Authorities as well as volunteers will proactively keep track of the mothers as well as their dogs till discouraging in regarding 5 to 6 weeks. After discouraging, authorities will certainly intend to label the dogs as well as might use short-lived satellite transmitters to the seals to assist monitor them
3 various other dogs born upon Oahu this year passed away from issues associated with birth, the National Oceanic as well as Atmospheric Management claimed.
Ryan Jenkinson, that leads the state’s secured varieties program, claimed it is essential for individuals to remain outdoors roped obstacles established to guard the moms as well as their dogs. He advised individuals to maintain their pet dogs on chains whatsoever times.
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Hawaii native Savannah Gankiewicz crowned Miss USA after the previous winner resigned
Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii was crowned Miss USA 2023 on Wednesday, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned citing her mental health.
Gankiewicz, a model who leads a female empowerment nonprofit, will hold the title until August — the remainder of the pagaent’s term, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported.
“I am ready to make a positive impact with this organization that I hold dear to my heart,” said Gankiewicz, of Maui, during a ceremony at the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach.
As the first runner-up, Gankiewicz was announced as the replacement for former Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt, who stepped aside May 6. In a statement, Voigt thanked her fans and wrote, “Never compromise your physical and mental well-being.”
Voigt, a former Miss Utah, was crowned in September 2023.
Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia Srivastava, also resigned her title within days of Voigt’s resignation in a shock to the Miss Universe Organization, which runs both pageants.
Srivastava, the former Miss New Jersey Teen USA, wrote in a statement that her personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization.”
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These seniors are learning Hula to celebrate Hawaiian culture
SAN RAMON, Calif. — “Hula is the language of the heart, and therefore the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people,” says Desiree Elder, a Hula instructor with the Polynesian dance revue, Island Spice.
“Many people visit Hawaii,” Elder says, “and they think that Hula is just wiggling around. But Hula is so much more than that.”
Elder teaches Hula to all ages, but her most unique class is probably the 55-and-over instruction for mature adults taught at San Ramon-Alcosta Senior and Community Center.
“The soft, graceful movements are really fun to do,” says Fiona Waterhouse, one of Elders students. “And the beautiful music which evokes everything Hawaiian.”
“This is like a godsend class,” adds another student.
Elder says she particularly enjoys teaching seniors because they’re a very engaging group of people.
“They want to learn,” she says, “they’re not done with life, they want to learn, they want to exercise.”
Many of Elders students agree, Hula dancing gives them an opportunity to move and exercise their bodies and their minds. They often give each other tips on how to learn the dance moves, allowing them to socialize and build friendships as well.
“When we came to this class, we didn’t know each other,” says Haldis Maeda, a student of the 55+ beginners class. “I had to learn all the different movements and what they’re called. And it’s really nice, because you’re all learning together. So it’s kind of like you’re helping one another out.”
Beyond creating friendships, the class immerses students in Hawaiian culture.
“When you teach them about Hula, you just can’t teach them moves and language,” says Elder, “They also learn about basic Hula dance traditions, because there are a lot of traditions that go with dancing Hula. How to stand, how to put your costume on, so there are a lot of different aspects of the Hawaiian culture that get brought into classes.”
Elder says learning about Hawaiian culture and Hula is especially impactful during Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month.
“People from all over the world go to Hawaii and go there for vacation,” she says. “And then you forget about Hawaii. Hawaii has its own unique culture, you have a place that actually had a kingdom on United States land. It’s the only place that has a palace in the U.S. So it’s a very unique type of culture. And for people to recognize that during this month, AAPI heritage month, it’s very good because get a chance to be more inquisitive about it. Maybe they look into it, maybe take a Hula class, maybe buy a book about Hula, or about Hawaii in general.”
AAPI Heritage Month celebrates the accomplishments of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Through hula, these seniors honor the traditions of the islands.
“Every time we come together and dance hula,” Elder says, “we celebrate the Hawaiian culture.”
To learn more, and to sign up for a hula class, visit here.
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A look inside Hawaii's Merrie Monarch Festival, an energetic celebration of native art, dance, and music
- Merrie Monarch is an annual festival in Hilo, Hawaii.
- It celebrates Hawaiian traditions with craft fairs, parades, and hula competitions.
- This article is part of “Community in Focus,” a series highlighting Asian and Pacific Islander events.
As the sun set over the misty town of Hilo, Hawaii, on April 6, about 4,000 people stood up from their seats in the Edith Kanakaʻole stadium and joined hands.
They swayed in unison, their voices reverberating off the bleachers and walls to the tune of “Hawaii Aloha,” a song locals often sing to mark the end of a cultural celebration. This time, they were saying goodbye to Merrie Monarch, an annual weeklong festival for honoring native Hawaiian traditions such as hula and craft making.
When I was growing up in Hilo, attending Merrie Monarch was the highlight of my year. My grandmother would take me to hotels around Hilo, where my uncles would perform Hawaiian music and children would dance the hula, big smiles plastered on their faces. The hotels buzzed with excitement as artisans showcased their crafts, and the scent of traditional Hawaiian delicacies filled the air. At the Merrie Monarch Royal Parade, I was enchanted as horseback riders floated by wearing colorful leis and long pāʻū skirts.
The festival, which started on March 31 this year, is marked by a mass migration of Hawaiians to Hilo on the state’s Big Island, also called Hawaii.
These Hawaiians — largely hula dancers who have dedicated their lives to mastering the ancestral dance — overtake the small town of Hilo, bringing with them custom-made hula garments, intricate handmade goods, delectable eats, and goosebump-inducing song and dance.
“It truly is the finest time in Hawaii,” Dillon Ancheta, a Hawaiian-born journalist who has covered Merrie Monarch celebrations for the past five years, told Business Insider. “It feels like the entire state gets excited for Merrie Monarch, and the absolute best of our culture is on display.”
Take a look inside this year’s Merrie Monarch Festival.
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