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Little Women
Whether you're seeing a Broadway
musical production for the first time or the
nth time, we're always confident that
Repertory Philippines delivers the most
aesthetically and technically polished
imported shows in Manila. Recent
productions of Broadway Theatre's
"Fiddler on the Roof", "Sweeney Todd"
and "Equus" were so masterfully crafted -
- these local productions can shine
alongside plays and musicals playing
Broadway and the West End.
Rounding out 2010's bumper crop of live
theatre productions, we can now add the
short-lived Broadway musical "Little
Women" to Repertory Philippines's roster
of outstandingly produced shows.
Although smeared with mostly forgettable
music and lyrics by Jason
Howard and Mindi Dickstein (except for
Act One's finale song "Astonishing"), this
musical adaptation of American
writer Louisa May Alcott's 1896 semi-
autobiographical classic novel "Little
Women" has managed to triumph
onstage with first time director for
Repertory Philippines Menchu
Lauchengco-Yulo's complete confidence
on her cast of performers (most of these
actors are first timers on Repertory
Philippines's stage; and Caisa Borromeo
as Jo March is essaying her first big
leading role in the theatre); New York
City-based scenographer Joey Mendoza
and Manila-based top lighting designer
John Batalla's stunning visual scenic
projections and lighting effects; Tuxqs
Rutaquio's elaborately detailed period
costumes; and renowned conductor
Gerard Salonga and FILharmoniKA's
resplendent orchestral music.
BroadwayWorld.com (Philippines) saw
"Little Women's" first Sunday matinee
performance on November 21, 2010
LIFESTYLE 3
wherein women advocacy group Girls
Scout of the Philippines presented the Repertory
holiday family drama. Ms. Borromeo and
Repertory Philippines's more veteran
thespians Pinky Marquez (Marmee),
Philippines
Cara Barredo (Beth), Joy Virata (Aunt
March) and Miguel Faustmann (Mr.
Presents…
Laurence) gave the most memorable
performances that day.
It was truly amazing to see Ms. Borromeo
breezing through the very demanding
role of the second oldest March sister Jo
(originally played on Broadway by the
very talented Sutton Foster). Her build-
up to the show's best moment and most
popular show tune "Astonishing" at the
end of Act One was sans amateurish
"birit" and over-theatrical hysterics, thank
goodness -- every lyric and bit of emotion
certainly came from the heart!
Ms. Borromeo's duet with Ms. Barredo's
dying Beth "Some Things are Meant to
Be" in the middle of Act Two was second
best heart-tugging segment in the whole
production.
The rest of the actors Kelly Lati (Amy),
Lora Nicolas (Meg), Jeff Arcilla http://philippines.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Flash_Repertory_Philip
(Professor Bhaer), Jack Salud (John pines_Presents_LITTLE_WOMEN_20101211#ixzz187nIX7jD
Brooke), Mayen Bustamante-Cadd (Mrs.
Kirk) providEd Strong supporting
performances. Unfortunately, Ryan
Cayabyab Singers (RCS) alumnus Jamie
Barcelon's (Laurie) high notes were all
over the place when we saw the
production. However, we're relieved to
hear that Mr. Barcelon had been
improving according to some
theatregoers who went to see the show
over the weekend.
"Little Women", a 2005 Tony and Drama
Desk Award-nominated musical, tells the
inspiring story of the March sisters -- Jo,
Meg, Beth and Amy while growing up
during the American Civil War.
HIDE - AWAY
With the usual dining site on busy
streets, bright idea came
GRILL AND SNACK HOUSE immediately for Mr. Joseph Garcia to
Sta. Lucia, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur put out the so called “Hide-away Grill
Contact No.: 0926-735-1248 and Snack House”.(Originally named
E-mail: as Nagbu Grill and Snack House, as
shyshee_chaine03@yahoo.com the owner is from Nagbukel Ilocos
Sur), this newly restaurant provides a
natural ambiance of seclusion as its
name implies yet cozy and exciting.
As you walk in, sea stone pebbles
pave the way to several Nipa Huts
where the dining tables, chairs and
decorations are made entirely of
native bamboo, bikal and labid .
But most importantly are the exotic
specialties they serve like pork and
chicken barbeque, bulalo plus
Ilocano dishes the pinakbet and
dinengdeng.
So simply feel at home in a native
way!
4 TRAVEL AND TOURISM ISSUE OF DECEMBER 2010
NARVACAN
Greetings
from:
Mr. and Mrs. THE BIRTH OF
Mar San Juan
BAGNET FESTIVAL
By: Eliseo B. Contillo
The Municipality of Narvacan is known for
its various famous products it produces
through the years. As a predominantly
Naragsak a Paskua ken Nagasat agricultural town, it‟s a fact that Narvacan
a Baro a Tawen yo amin a taga produces the best quality of tobacco in the
Region especially Virginia and Burley
Narvacan ken kasta met varieties. But apart from the so-called
kadakayo a kabarangayanmi golden leaf, rice, onion, and corn products,
ditoy Sulvec Narvacan is most widely known as the
DUBAI home of the famous and delicious Bagnet
of the North.
Bagnet is a versatile food product. You
Greetings From: can eat it sumptuously with or without any
additional condiment. You can also have a
Bagnet con ampalaya, Bagnet paksiw,
Mrs.Hermie Andaya-Baldonado Bagnet adobo, Bagnet pakbet, Bagnet na
siopao of Bagpao, etc.
Popularly known as sitsaron in other
Congratulations to our new mayor, Honorable Zuriel places, the delicious and crispy Bagnet is
Zaragoza, for the success of our first Bagnet Festival synonymous with Narvacan. It is an
and street dancing celebration. indispensable part of the Ilocano cuisine;
I am encouraging Filipinos to come home and feel the as Narvacan‟s OTOP (One Tow One
spirit of their own town fiesta too and be a living Product), it is the pride of the town. The
witness and promoter of our country‟s good image and production of a first class Bagnet is
beauty wherever they maybe. considered as heirloom to Narvacaneos,
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. passed from generations to generations. It
has been said that when Spanish
conquistador Captain Juan de Salcedo
discovered Narvacan in 1576, the very first
food which the natives in the locality
served him and his group was the Bagnet.
This December 2010, under the
OWNERS: administration of Mayor Zuriel S.
MR. Hilbert C. NAPAT and Zaragoza, Narvacan celebrated its 434th
MRS. NILDA SANTOS-NAPAT founding anniversary and fiesta
celebrations. The momentous event is
CONTACT NUMBER: made even more memorable with the
(02)862-4552 holding of the first ever Narvacan Bagnet
Festival. The festival held on December
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
roro_dimplestar@yahoo.com 13, highlighted a number of activities
among which is the Bagnet Culinary
289 H4 MULTILAND 2 SUBD., Competition wherein 50 or so participants
PUTUTAN, MUNTINLUPA CITY in the 3rd Panganan Festival battled in a
cookfest featuring Bagnet as the main
ingredient.
The Bagnet Festival showcased among
others the culture and tradition of
HAPPY FIESTA! Narvacaneos who are known as sturdy
Greetings From:
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A people who are proud of their roots and
PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR! glorious past. As one of the emerging
centers of domestic and foreign tourists
MR. AND MRS. VEN ZAMBO owing to its strategic location being the
Gateway to the Cordilleras and the Heart
of Ilocandia, Narvacan host to many.
natural wonders, perfect beaches, and
historical spots. The Bagnet Festival
lifted a notch higher the image of the
town as a historic town. It stimulated the
vibrant and dynamic commitment of
Narvacaneos in the perpetuation,
promotion, and advancement of their
unique heritage The Bagnet
Festival, like the many other festivals
being undertaken by the different
localities in the country, will have its
many byproducts in terms of business
activities. It will surely propel the
economic growth of Narvacan. The
festival promoted the town‟s rich
heritage, culture and tradition and
opened its door as well to bigger
opportunities through possible
investments that redound. Plans are
underway to put up a Bagnet Pasalubong
Center where travelers can have a taste
of the pride of Narvacan and buy their
pasalubong any time of the day.
The local government unit of Narvacan
has since registered Bagnet as its One-
Town-One-Product with the Department
of Trade and Industry (DTI) in line with
the government‟s thrust of revitalizing the
economic capability and sustainability of
LGUs by promoting their respective
products.
The Bagnet Festival has been registered
with the Department of Tourism (DOT)
and is now included in the calendar of
activities of the agency as well in the
calendar of events of the National
Association of Independents Travel
Agencies (NAITAS) and the Philippine
Travel Agencies Association (PTAA).
The festival featured float parade as well
as dance showdown competition
participated by all barangays and
educational institutions in the municipality
and well attended by leading figures in
the tourism industry. The 8 floats
representing each a letter for
NARVACAN were decorated heavily with
bagnet, different vegetables, and
miniature historical edifices found in
Narvacan like the Spanish watchtower
and many more. Indeed, the holding of
the Bagnet Festival made Narvacaneos
prouder of their roots, their culture, their
legacy. - 30
 ISSUE OF DECEMBER 2010 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 5

BAGNET
FESTIVAL
3RD NARVACAN PANGANAN FESTIVAL We don‟t have enough time in our
lives to do everything thus, the Lord
provides us the heart and mind to
The 2010 Fiesta Celebrations of the foreigners throng the different stalls along have such wonderful knowledge to
Municipality of Narvacan is highlighted by the Panganan Boulevard temporarily closed make the most out of that
the various activities and events. One of this for traffic to accommodate customers. “everything”. Whatever it takes we
is the holding of the Panganan Festival.
Now on its 3rd year, the festival is
used to seek for what makes us
Under the leadership of Mayor Zuriel
participated by even more stakeholders. Zaragoza, the Panganan Festival has
complete, how to be a better person
received the support it needed which in a way we really wanted. Maybe
The inception of the Panganan Festival was ensured its success. in terms of sharing what we
anchored well in the rich culture and have with sense of service or by
tradition of the Narvacaneos, known as The festival will go a long way showcasing good characters alone.
hospitable people who always welcome with the best tradition of Narvacaneos.
a gracious heart visiting relatives and friends There‟s a lot of things we can do
by giving them the best in Narvacan. SHORT BIOS OF OUTSTANDING to make us a better person. People
NARVACANEOS
Narvacan, through the years, has been
are people but maybe differ
known for its best Ilocano cuisine. It offers in BIENBENIDO B. SISON – a CPA and somehow. Somebody can change,
fact the best Bagnet product in the retired professor and Dean of the College of someone knows and something will
Philippines which is why, the town is Business Administration of UNP where he done. Keeping my faith, keeping my
renowned as the Bagnet Capital of the taught for more than 23 years heart, give it all to those who are
North. And Bagnet is an indispensable none.
ingredient. Its versatility is best known for it COL. LIBRADO T. ASISTIN, PAF (GSC) –
can be used as a condiment in any Ilocano Chief, Medical Administrative Corps (MAC), MERRY CHRISTMAS AND
viand. Armed Forces of the Philippines. MAC is the HAPPY NEWYEAR!
equivalent of the Medical Corps, Nurse
The Panganan Festival offered as usual the Corps., Engineers Corps, etc. Took advance Greetings From:
best food products in Narvacan. It has since military schooling in the US, his promotion to
been an added attraction during the full colonel is confirmed by the Commission MR. JIMMY CABUSORA
festivities. Local and on Appointments Brgy. Pantoc, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur

MERRY CHRISTMAS
Sirmata: 3.Panagmula ti kaykayo
Naurnos, Natalna, pakairamanan ti Republic of the Philippines
Nadalus, Naprogreso a marunggay ken katuday Province of Ilocos Sur
Barangay 4.Pannakapaadda ti Municipality of Narvacan

AND HAPPY NEWYEAR! Misyon:

Naplastar ken Napudno a
Panagserbi
sugpunan nga tumulong
kasapulan ti mannalon
ken amin a kameng
BARANGAY BULANOS

OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG

Programa: 5.Panangipaay ti libre BARANGAY
Barangay Margaay, Narvacan Ilocos Sur 1.Pannakataginayon ti nga matrikula dagiti
Agyamankam unay kadakayo a kabarangayanmi ti intedyo a
urnos ken kappia babaen ubbing nga nasirib ngem
suporta kadakami iti napalabas a panagpipili.Ipaayyo koma ti MISSION/VISION
ti panagronda ti tanod narigat panagbiag da
ken pannakalimitar ti 6.Pannakaiwaras ti naimpapusoan a pannakikaysa kadakami tapno maiganuat
panaginom arak agingga bukbukel ti nateng ken We, the BULNOS Barangay servants
10:00 ti rabii forest and fruit tree dagiti programami para ti pagdur-asan ken pagimbagan ti seeking for a change, not only an interior
2.Panagdalus kada seedlings kaadduan kangrunaan dagiti bumarangay. attitudes, but in societal structures,
agtapos ti bulan ken 7.Panagsanay nga agluto dynamically inter relates to our people
pannakabunag ti basura ken dadduma pay together a hope for the barangay, to formulate
Naragsak a Paskua ken Nagasat a Baro a an identity and mission to carry in the
barangay government.
Tawen tayo amin. We aim to promote our barangay as peaceful
living place, to raise social consciousness of
Bulanos Brgy.Officials: SK Chairman: people to deliver a humanitarian services
Brgy.Captain- Loreto C. Caballes Charlene Mae Cadano within the barangay in times of emergency;
help the needy constituents; train and
Brgy.Kagawads: Brgy.Secretary: organize themselves towards self reliance,
1.Clara U. Tadeo Arnold R. Cabang and defend the rights of the whole barangay.
2.Alexis C. Labrador Brgy.Treasurer: We aim to provide and build more barangay
3.Melda D. Cadano RodericBraullo C. facilities for the comfortable development of
the economic status of all folks, we should
4.Rolando C. Ragudo Arconado stop our singular inability or helplessness to
5.Benita C. Pilar equate failures in democracy.
6.Robert C. Cabanilla We aim in empowering our people,
developing alternative health care delivery
7.Efren M. Cabanig
system, preventing the destruction of our
beautiful nature within the area, to emphasize
moral values of social justice situation of
Barangay Officials: dishonesty.
Brgy.Capt.- Rogelio D.Asistin We aim to be true and flexible enough to
kagawads:1.Reynaldo Cabasa share this mission/vision in pursuit of common
2.Dedicacion Fabros goals-as barangay officials inflamed into
3.Jaime Asuncion passion for barangay social change in
4.Leon Asistin Bulanos, we will move on to become not more
5.Antonette Capiña
vailens of change, we have to do it.
6.Dandy Azurin
Finally, to protect our constituents to sustain
7.Vanessa Mae Valeros
and support them in times of dwindling hope
Treasurer-Allan Madayag
Secretary-Abelardo Iglesias to keep our barangay free, immune from the
SK Chairman-Jay-ar Cabajar control of self-serving barangay government.
 6 TRAVEL AND TOURISM
With a reputation for being remote
and chaotic, having a trip at Sorsogon
was not on top of my wanderlust list.
But my lust for adventure kept me
occupied for days. Together with
some friends, I took a journey to the
southernmost part of Luzon, and was
pleasantly surprised by its beauty and
stillness. Sorsogon is exceptionally
laidback, stable and safe. The locals
are also remarkably helpful and there
are fantastic reefs and fishes! On top
of this, the food is delectable,
transport is cheap, and there are
plenty of dramatic landscapes!
We left Manila and boarded the bus
provided by Elavil Tours Philippines
about six in the evening. On the way
to Sorsogon, we passed through the
provinces of Laguna, Batangas,
Quezon, Camarines Norte and
Camarines Sur. The trip took about
12 hours including some quick bites
in several pit stops along the way. It
was amazing how riding the humble
bus turned into a grand leisure
experience. We were amazed by
thelush mountains of Quezon, and
panoramic views of Laguna Bay. After
nearly half a day of talking, eating
laughing and daydreaming, we finally
reached the heart of Sorsogon City.
We were greeted by the bright sun
and the cool breeze. The weather
was great ─ not too hot but not
gloomy either. Our first stop was
Rizal Beach Resort at Gubat,
Sorsogon. The owners treated us to a
seafood feast: freshly caught crabs,
squid, and some exotic fishes. The
best catch was a plate of Kinunot, a
Bicolano dish with ingredients like
shredded pagi(stingray), coconut milk
and taro leaves. I felt a bit weird as I
chew it but it tasted so good. The food
is wonderful and is very, very
reasonably priced. I must also
commend the efficiency and
ISSUE OF DECEMBER 2010
Casa Dominga
the thoughtfulness of the staff. Rizal
beach is an ideal place wherein !
visitors can just laze around, have a
drink or two, or more. The beach
gave me a plenty of inspirations to
relax while enjoying the cool breeze
and the morning sun. The sea is
beautifully pristine. I truly miss the
seawatersplashing on my face as I
sat near the shore. You can also try
kayaking or swimming or you can just
lie under the sun and relax. Since the
water was clear and inviting, we were
persuaded to swim. Best of all, their
cottages are ideal spots for savoring
a cold beer as you watch the sun go
Hotel Bar and Restaurant
down. It was a surreal experience and
the view was just awesome! Locals
and tourists should never miss out on
visiting Rizal beach in Sorsogon. We
spent the night at the Villa
Kasanggayahan Hotel, just astone‟s Maharlika Highway, Alegre St., Balogo, Sorsogon City
throw away from the main plaza of Contact Info: Also available…
Sorsogon City. We felt welcome from Phone: (056) 211-2922
the start and the courteous staffs Cell phone: (0908) 892-6584 “Bobot‟s Lechon”
helped with any questions we had.
The villa offers highly affordable room
coupled with basic services and
amenities. It is undoubtedly quiet and
relaxing.
On the next day, we took a journey to
the lake of Mt. Bulusan ─ which
turned out to be a meditative, almost
Villa Kasanggayahan
spiritual experience. The trek was just
brilliant: it was sunny so we seized
the chance and took the time to fully
savor the tranquility of the lake. After
the trek, we had a sumptuous meal at
Casa Dominga, which serves
international and Filipino cuisine. The
rice meals are heavy and we tried its
popular baby back ribs. The food was
delectable and the service was
satisfying! Perhaps the loveliest part
of our short stay at Sorsogon was the
day bags and prepare yourself for a
pleasant surprise at the spectacular
Dalipay, Sorsogon City
Sorsogon Contact No.:
Mobile: 0928-615-4904
Landline: 056-211-1275
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Pagudpud is the north easternmost town
of Ilocos Norte and was formerly a barrio
of Bangui. Its name refers to a kind of
grass that is commonly found near the
coast called galut-galot on account of its
long creeping sterns. The green variety
of this grass is called pagudpud. The
town is the third largest in the province in
terms of land area, a total of nearly 195
square kilometers. Seven rivers pass
through the town, and the well-watered
fertile fields are part of Pagudpud's
charm.
The area was once populated mainlly by
the Yapayao near the coast and some
Negritos bands in the interior. The group
of Juan de Salcedo that explored the
coast of Ilocos and down the Rio Grande
de Cagayan passed through this are in
1572.One Spanish account mentions a
place in the area of Bangui called
Ballecillo that was an encomienda of a
Capitain Ribero in 1607. Pagudpud was
included in Bangui's jurisdiction, although
the name of itself does not appear in
available records. In 1898, Pagudpud
was the site of a mass surrender of
Spanish soldiers fleeing from the Filipino
revolutionary forces when they were
trapped at the mountain pass in Patapat.
During the American colonial era, the
history of Pagudpud appears to have
been one of growth and development as
the original barrio increased in population
and prosperity until the Japanese
occupation.
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Sitio Malingay, Brgy. Balaoi,
Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
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Today's residents are engaged in farming,
fishing, livestock and poultry raising .Mat-
weaving and home industries like rattan and
wood furniture making are additional sources
of income for the residents. A feldspar mine
produces enough of the material to supply
ceramic manufucturing firms in Metro Manila.
An emerging industry is tourism, in a town
where tall mountains meet smooth sweeeping
beaches. The Bannua Rest House along the
national highway serves local and foreign
tourists, as do smaller privately-owned
resorts. The famous Patapat Viaduct, a
construction project of the 1980s, has also
shortened travel time between Cagayan and
Laoag City, stimulating trade and travel
between the two provinces. A mini-hydro
electrical power plant has been constructed
near the site of a waterfall of the Agua
Grande River.
Despite the modernity of the town , the people
hold fast to their beliefs. In Burayoc,
Pagudpud is found on a hill where the
Nuestra Senora de Filipinas made an
appearance in March 1942 that cured sick
people. This led to the founding of the Church
of the Sacred Family of Jesus Christ. In
Barangay Balaoi, where a miraculous well
with healing power is found, the fishing
communities hold a fluvial procession in
honor of the Virgen de Paz y Buenviaje, with
devotees coming from Cagayan, La Union
and Ilocos Sur and even an organization of
contract workers based in Hong Kong serves
as a patron to the festivities. Despite the
modernity of the town , the people hold fast to
their beliefs. In Burayoc, Pagudpud is found
on a hill where the
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Nuestra Senora de Filipinas made an beautiful beaches that punctuate tha dramatic
appearance in March 1942 that cured sick Pagudpud coast. The town proper's beach
people. This led to the founding of the Church has dark, gritty sand. Burayoc has pools of
of the Sacred Family of Jesus Christ. In yellow sand interspersed with fantastic
Barangay Balaoi, where a miraculous well limestone formations.Ayoyo has pebble
with healing power is found, the fishing beaches that are great hunting grounds for
communities hold a fluvial procession in driftwood collectors. Patapat has massive
honor of the Virgen de Paz y Buenviaje, with boulders that hold the on rushing waves at
devotees coming from Cagayan, La Union bay. Pasaleng has fine beaches that are
and Ilocos Sur and even an organization of almost always deserted, perfect for those who
contract workers based in Hong Kong serves want to commune with nature.
as a patron to the festivities.Another Pagudpud beach that is slowly
gaining popularity is Blue Lagoon. Roughly
One of Luzon's most popular beaches is half an hour's drive from Saud, Blue Lagoon's
found in Pagudpud. Often erroneously unbelievably clear water makes it a beach
referred to as Pagudpud beach, Saud beach lover's dream.
fully deserves its fame as the hub of tourist
activity in the municipality. The stretch of Aside from swimming in Blue Lagoon ,visitors
white sand gently slopes toward Bangui Bay who worship the sea will find another exciting
whose clear water affords breathtaking views activity waiting for them just past Saud. Those
of the reef teeming with colorful ocean life. At who manage to round the Mayraira Point will
both ends of this sandy stretch stand immediately feel the difference betwen Saud
limestone formations sculptured by wind and and its tranquil water and the Mayraira Cove
sea from prehistoric remains of coral. with its ocean winds that rip straight on to
Landward, coconut trees, bamboo kiosks, and land. It is these strong winds that make
a good number of inns and resorts edge the Mayraira Point the ideal launch site for
beach. sailboarding enthusiats.Packing speeds
averaging 20 knots, these winds come
Visitors to Saud will delight in the array of rushing in from the ocean at a surprisingly
beach and water activities possible. The consistent 70 percent of the time.This makes
beach is ideal because of its tranquil water, for exceptionally good sailboarding conditions
Bangui Bay being sheltered by Mayraira in Mayraira. The best time for sailboarding is
point. Fun activities here are limited only by from October to March when the northeast
the imigination - from sand sculpting and monsoon is blowing.
beach football to snorkeling and sea Those tired of the sea can look landward and
kayaking. Those who opt to go sea kayaking be rewarded with a variety of scenic spots
have the additional advantage of exploring and interesting activities, proof that there's
the other more to Pagudpud than just the beach.
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Inhabitation of Hawaii How the Kamehamehas changed and like his father,
Hawaii he changed Hawaii
The Hawaiian Archipelago has the not only politically
most isolated inhabited islands in Hundreds of thousands of Kanaka but also socially. In his reign he Kingdom was overthrown by foreigners.
the world. The islands are located Maoli lived in the Hawaii islands in a eliminated the kaput(”taboo”) system and
almost 2400 miles from California, highly organized, self-sufficient and broke one of them by eating with his Annexation of Hawaii with and
3800 miles from Japan and 2400 miles subsistent social system. Since the stepmother and other women of chiefly Statehood in the United States
from the Marquesas Islands. The last first contact with explorers and rank. Men and women eating together
group of islands is believed to be the missionaries this number has been was one of the kaput forbidden After the monarchy‟s line of ascendancy
place from which the first settlers, the drastically reduced to less than 40,000 in the old system and punishable by ended in 1893, the European
Menehune, arrived in Hawaii around people. death. After Liholiho, Kamehameha III and American merchants and traders
300 to 400 AD. This settlement was continued to carry the torch for the overthrew the Kingdom of Hawaii. It
later displaced by a group of settlers The reduction in numbers was caused family‟s propensity for making became an independent republic from
from Tahiti. Under the Multiple partly by war and partly by diseases. evolutionary changes in 1894 to 1898. When Hawaii was annexed
Migration Theory, the first settlement The Kanaka Maoli were originally Hawaii‟s politics and governance arena. to the United States as a territory, it
of the Menehune people was healthy but unprepared for the Under his rule, Kamehameha III became the 50th state of America
overthrown by a group of taller and diseases of the New World such as issued the Hawaiian Declaration of when President Dwight D. Eisenhower
physically stronger people from Tahiti. smallpox. Besides that, the people of Rights and promulgated the signed a bill on 18 March 1959 allowing
Hawaii were divided before as Constitution for the Hawaiian Islands, he its statehood. After statehood, Hawaii
Discovery of Hawaii Kingdoms began to fight more changed the governance of Hawaii from quickly became a modern state with a
aggressively with the availability of an absolute monarchy into a boom in construction and rapid growing
The isolation of Hawaii from the rest of western weapons such as swords and constitutional monarchy. economy.
the world is the reason that it was also guns.
one of the last places discovered After Kamehameha III, two more followed
by the New World. In 1778 while However thirty-two years after the to rule Hawaiian monarchy. When the
searching for the fabled Northwest arrival of Captain James Cook and his fifth Kamehameha, Lot was dying so he
Passage between Alaska and Asia, crew, Hawaii became united into one tried to ask his daughter to ascend to the
Captain James Cook and his crew Great Kingdom under the headship of throne but she refused and chose instead
stumbled upon a group of islands very Kamehameha I with the help of a large to live a private life with her British
far north in the Pacific. Cook named army and foreign weapons. husband. Despite this refusal, a woman
them the Sandwich Islands, many His son, Kamehameha II became his was able to rule the land. Queen
Europeans and Americans explored successor when he died. Lili‟uokalani was the only woman and the
the islands after him. Kamehameha II is also named Liholiho last monarch to rule Hawaii before the

Hawaii is admired for its paradise islands and rich cultural history, the holiday resort continues to seduce tourists to revisit it again and
again. Its beaches are famous surfer havens that are frequented by international surfing champions. The state also boasts a chain of
fearsome volcanoes because of its location in the Pacific. Apart from that, Hawaii is a rich source of natural resources such as coconuts,
bananas and sugarcane products. More than the beaches, volcanoes and the natural resources, Hawaii takes pride in its people known
as the Kanaka Maori – a warm and happy group who has managed a kingdom even before the British colonized them.