Aloha! What does this word make you think of? Exotic islands? Hula dancers? Leis made of colorful shells and fragrant flowers? All these and more are the topic of this article. Learn about the culture of the islands, and how elements of this culture have been passed down over time. Also learn a few new Hawaiian words, and some interesting features about the Hawaiian alphabet! Then, think about how elements of your own culture are passed down. Can you find any similarities?