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Maui Culture
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Although Hawaii is stereotyped
to be mostly integrated with Polynesian people, in reality Maui
is a host to every major race and over 50 ethnic groups. You
can find any culture in Maui from Japanese, to Chinese, American,
and Polynesian, In addition, to various religions. 60% of the
people living on the island were born in Hawaii, 25% of the
population living on Maui was born on the mainland, and 15%
of the people on the island came from foreign countries |
and decided to reside on Maui. Pidgin once the official language
of Hawaii is now only spoken on the island of Niihau. Nowadays no
matter were you go on the Island of Maui, English can be heard practically
everywhere. Even though a mix of people live on the island, native-born
Hawaiians respect and praise their tradition, and culture all throughout
the Island of Maui.
More Information:
 www.state.gov
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