Hawaii's frequent rainbows, a result of ideal weather conditions and clean air, have become a symbol of the islands. They hold cultural significance in Native Hawaiian tradition, representing divine power and spiritual protection. Rainbows are also prevalent in everyday life, adorning buildings, buses, and even inspiring the name of Hawaii's athletic teams. However, climate change raises concerns about the future of these breathtaking displays.
HONOLULU — Hawaii's regular sunshine, short rain showers and clean air come together to create some of the planet's best conditions for viewing rainbows. They're such a frequent sight that a University of Hawaii professor calls the state the 'rainbow capital of the world.'Right now it's the winter rainy season in the islands, which means the odds of seeing a rainbow are even higher than usual.
In one centuries-old story, a rainbow appears over the secluded home of a Hawaiian princess for four straight days. Another emerges above the ocean when her suitor arrives, a man so strong his punch pierces an opponent's chest like a spear.To Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, a teacher and Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner, a rainbow signals an 'aumakua,' which is a deified ancestor or a family or personal god.
RAINBOWS HAWAII CULTURE CLIMATE CHANGE NATURE
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