Hawaiiana_Award Scouting_in_Hawaii

the hawaiiana award offered aloha council , dedicated perpetuation of skills crafts , legends of old hawaii. award established in 1973 , has been offered continuously aloha council members , scouts visiting hawaiian islands.

the requirements hawaiiana include composition of 750 word essay on pre-european history of hawaiian people; collection of @ least 5 representative leaves or flowers of native fauna 4 specific zones of island; development of sketchbook detailing 5 native birds; recitation of scout oath, law, motto , slogan in hawaiian , offer english translation; recitation of twenty 5 hawaiian place names , meanings; recitation of 25 common hawaiian terms , meanings; participation in series of hawaiian games; participation in 6 methods of hawaiian cooking; preparation of traditional foods without cooking; demonstration of hawaiian method of fishing; construction , demonstration of number of hawaiian implements; oral recitation of names , facts surrounding 5 famous hawaiians years before 1779; demonstration of 2 forms of hula , accompanying chants; conduct of hawaiian play; visitation @ least 2 historical sites , completion of report detailing visit.

these broad , comprehensive requirements detailed in 168 page guidebook published aloha council , available @ council offices. hawaiiana award in form of base metal medal polished highlights suspended red , gold ribbon, featuring poi pounding stone flaming torch in front. there corresponding 3 embroidered patch may worn on right pocket of scout shirt.