Films & TV
Filmed in 1992, it is one of the most famous films filmed in Hawaii
Jurassic Park
The word luau comes from the Hawaiian name for this
This is Hawaii's nickname
The Aloha State
Hawaii became a U.S. state in this year
1959
Brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants, this cold treat has become a staple
Shave Ice
This Disney Movie is set in Hawaii and features the demi god Maui
Moana
The pork found at a luau is usually cooked in this
Underground Pit
This U.S. President was born in Hawaii
Obama
This people group are said to be the first to arrive in Hawaii
Polynesians
More then 1/3 of the world's commerce of this item is found in Hawaii
Pineapple
This 1958 film was shot on Hanalei Bay in Kauai
South Pacific
Fire Dance
Hawaii is home to eight main islands, list six of them
Hawai'i, Maui, Koho'olawe, Moloka'i, Lana'i, O'ahu, Kaua'i and Ni'ihau.
Pearl Harbor was attacked on this day
December 7th, 1941
Hawaii is the only U.S. State to grow this American favorite
Coffee
This popular TV Show filmed in Hawaii aired on ABC from 2004-2010
Lost
The tradition of a lei at a luau originally had this deeper meaning in ancient times
Leis represented rank and wealth status
Hawaii become the host of this sporting event in 1980 and hosted it for years before moving in 2017
The Pro Bowl
In 1970, Hawaii was the first state to legalize this
Abortion
The popular sweet Malasadas is very similar to this treat most Americans love
Donut
First visiting Hawaii in 1957, this famous person loved it so much that they eventually made three movies there
Elvis Presley
Luaus started because a ban on this was lifted by the King in 1819
women and men eating together
Hawaii is one of four states to have outlawed this item as way to enhance its beautiful views
Billboards
This British explorer was the first European to arrive on the islands in 1778
This is considered to be Hawaii's most common food featuring rice, a hamburger, a fried egg and gravy
Loco Moco