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English: The Kanaka Maoli flag, a popular unofficial Hawaiian flag. In the center are a kahili (symbol of the ali'i) and paddles. In the center are a kahili (symbol of the ali'i) and paddles. The colors: green for the 'aina (land), red for the koko (blood), and yellow the colors of the feathers used in sacred capes of the 'ali'i.
Description of the Hawaiian flag. The official description of the Hawaiian flag as authorized to represent the State of Hawaii on land and sea, and authorized for executive state agencies, second to the stars and stripes of the United States shall be:
Juliette May Fraser (born Hawaii 1887–1983) painter, muralist and printmaker, Charles Furneaux (born Boston 1835–1913) painter and educator, Hon Chew Hee (born Hawaii 1906–1993) painter, D. Howard Hitchcock (born Hawaii 1861–1943) painter, Ogura Yonesuke Itoh (born Japan 1870–1940) painter, Princess Kaʻiulani (born Hawaii 1875–1899 ...
English: The Royal Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Hawaii adopted in 1845 during the reigns of King Kamehameha III. In 1842 Timothy Haalilio, Private Secretary to the King, and Royal Advisor the Rev. William Richards commissioned the College of Arms in London to prepare a design.
This is the origin of the ancient Hawaiian proverb, ʻUā ʻelepaio ʻia ka waʻa ("The canoe is marked out by the ʻelepaio"). Due to its insectivorous habit, farmers believed the ʻelepaio to be the incarnation of Lea's sister goddess, Hina-puku-ʻai, who protected food plants and was a patron of agriculture.
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English: The Great Seal of the State of Hawaii, in use from 1959 to the present day. Original design approved by Sanford B. Dole, the President of the Republic of Hawaii. Original design approved by Sanford B. Dole, the President of the Republic of Hawaii.
The "shaka" sign. The shaka sign, sometimes known as "hang loose" is a gesture with friendly intent often associated with Hawaii and surf culture.It consists of extending the thumb and smallest finger while holding the three middle fingers curled, and gesturing in salutation while presenting the front or back of the hand; the wrist may be rotated back and forth for emphasis.