Today started off with an early walk to class. As we left dinner last night, students were debating if class should be on the beach or at the park. They chose a park overlooking the beach.
Today’s discussion focused on Haole culture in Hawai’i. The student leaders divided the class into two groups, with one group representing Haoles and one group representing Native Hawaiians. After discussing different scenarios within their group, they talked to each other about what Haoles wanted from Native Hawaiians and what Native Hawaiians wanted from Haoles.
Nice work, presenters!
After class, students went in several different directions: to the Bishop Museum, to China Town, to their observation experience, and to the beach. Tomorrow we have an all-day cultural experience at the Polynesian Cultural Center.