This card says “here’s one bottled water fo’ go with your birthday cake” and there is a bottle that says “local kine tap water, straight from da pipe” (hwc). The first phrase in English means here is a bottled water to go with your birthday cake. And the phrases on the bottle says local tap water, water coming from the faucet. This a humor saying that our tap water is clean so you do not need to get it from bottled water from the store. This is symbolic-authentic. R.N.
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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United States
Kapolei
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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United States
Kapolei
This photo was taken at the Down to Earth grocery store in Kapolei. It says the state motto and it’s common English translation, which both have many interpretations. Many interpret the phrase as advocating for sovereignty. The domain is retail, so the company may be trying to brand themself as a positive contribution to Hawaii. SM
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
47235
United States
Kapolei
This is a sign for Ili’ili Farms displayed in the produce section of Down to Earth. Signs representing the local farms that Down to Earth sources produce from are displayed throughout the section. The purpose could be to promote the farm, or to help shoppers become more conscious of where their produce comes from. The use of these signs brings awareness to local farmers and reminds customers to shop local. SM
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
47238
United States
Kapolei
This photo was taken in the produce section of Down to Earth’s Kapolei location. The sign advertises Small Kine Farms, a local farm that Down to Earth sources produce from. The use of Pidgin suggest that Small Kine Farms is local and a small business, which would please consumers who try to shop sustainably. SM
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
47240
United States
Kapolei
This photo was taken in Down to Earth’s Kapolei location, displaying the product “Shaka Tea.” The use of Pidgin here might signify that the brand is locally owned, which might motivate sustainability conscious consumers to buy. SM
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
129440
United States
Kapolei
Trailer advertisement.
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United States
Kapolei
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United States
Kapolei
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Kapolei
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
51319
United States
Kapaʻa
Graffiti in chalk behind a map of the ke ala hele makalae path in Kapaʻa. The graffiti says “everythin mayjah”
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
51320
United States
Kapaʻa
This graffiti says “fuck da system” as some sort of transgressive political message
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
51321
United States
Kapaʻa
Lots of graffiti on the back of this informational sign in English, pidgin, and Hawaiian.
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
51322
United States
Kapaʻa
The sticker on this car parked in the side of the road says “can,” which is most likely from the phrase “if can, can; if no can, no can”. It is not referring to a soda can, but to possibility.
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