Wearing Hawaiian in the Culture
Nothing says "Hawaii" like that of the
Hawaiian shirt (or Aloha shirt as it is known in
Hawaii). The Hawaiian shirt represents images of
snorkeling amid colorful tropical fish or
watching the sunset on a gorgeous Hawaiian
beach. The Hawaiian shirt has also come to
symbolize relaxation in a tropical paradise,
whether it be in Hawaii, the Caribbean or some
other tropical location. With their vibrant
tropical prints that depict hula girls, surfer
guys, colorful flowers, palm trees or other
items synonymous with Hawaii, these shirts have
become a popular apparel item at pools, parties
or the beach. In fact, they are an international
symbol of Hawaii.
There is no better way of depicting the culture
of Hawaii. Whether there be images of the sun, beach, sand,
hula girls or pineapple plantations, Hawaiian
apparel captures the essence of Hawaii like no
other thing. This type of apparel has
translated into a fashion industry that
celebrates the Hawaiian culture. In fact, the
Hawaiian shirt is a blend of cultures and
traditions, from the Kimono cloth from Japan; to
the Barong Tagalong, which is an untucked shirt,
from the Philippines; to the silks from China;
to the tropical prints of Hawaii. Hawaii has
integrated many of the cultures of its
inhabitants for hundreds of years; from the
Polynesian cultures to those of the Chinese,
Japanese and Portuguese and later to the
Americans. Many of these cultures have been
responsible in part for the formation of what is
known as the Hawaiian shirt.
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