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Marquesas Islands were the first humans to visit and settle the Hawaiian Islands between 1000- 1200 AD. Keen observers of natural phenomenon such as the stars, migratory birds, ocean currents, rainbows, and whales, Polynesians crossed over 2,000 miles of ocean in double-hulled canoes called “Waʻa.”
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January 18, 1778:
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This era saw a resurgence of interest in Native Hawaiian culture, including language, voyaging canoes, tattooing, music, and hula. Artists began to combine traditional themes with modern techniques, expressing their unique experiences and reclaiming their identity.
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