When you come to Hawaii, you think about going beach and what other activities to do in here. There are lots of natures and beautiful places to visit in Hawaii, but do noy forget to experience unique Hawaiian culture as well.
When you think about Hawaiian culture, one of the popular acticvity to think about is "Luau Party." That is the popular things to do, but here are some other suggestions.
Enjoy Traditional Hawaiian Fashion Activity
When you go to Luau, you may want to consider trying traditional Hawaiian clothing as well. It is not grass skirts. Hawaii has a hula and beautiful Hawaiian dresses and aloha shirts. There are many Hawaiian prints (floral prints) casual dresses, but there are more traditional styled clothing in Hawaii, which is called, Mu'umu'u. It is loose, relaxed island fashions and you will surprise how pretty that can be. To find an authentic Hawaiian Mu'umu'u, check the Princess Kaiulani Fashions brand. Muumuu Mall offeres casual day rental of Hawaiian dresses for casual occasions.
Shop Made in Hawaii Products
Since you are in Hawaii, you may want to shop some unique Hawaiian products. "Made in Hawaii" is becomming more like a brand by it self. The more and more products are trying to be made in Hawaii and you will find many unique crafts in small stores. That is like a treasure hunting and you may enjoy shopping by serching those unique ites. Many items are made by local artists and local materials, from jewelry to clothing. From those items, you may feel the Hawaiian aloha energy and make you happy.
Make you Own "Made-in Hawaii"
Sadly, it is getting more and more difficult to find Made-in Hawaii products. Also, it gets pricey, especially when you want to bring some suvenir back to your home town. In that case, what about make you own "Made-in Hawaii" products?
Muumuu Mall offers block printing workshop. You pay be hours of printing and just purchase blank items to make your own prints. You can make a scarf, (pareo), T-shirts, shorts, bags, etc. You will learn what the traditional Hawaiian block printing as well. You can create your own design of printed textiles by using hand curved 'Ohe Kapala stamps, and other Hawaiian motif blocks.
Enjoy your time in Hawaii and bring back some good memories, too.
Thank you.
Muumuu Mall: 2250 Kalakaua Ave. Suite 209. in Waikiki.
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