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ID	Nickname	Country / City	Comment	Project / Group
148858	ronaleid	United States Waimalu	The newly opened Kalauao, Pearlridge rail station represents how multilingualism is woven into everyday life in Hawai’i. Seeing Hawaiian place names displayed prominently alongside English reminds me that movement through the islands is also movement through layered histories and languages. As I commute from Kalauao to Lagoon Drive (Āhua) and transfer to the bus to reach school, I am constantly navigating these linguistic landscapes and becoming more conscious of the stories they carry. This daily journey makes me more aware of how public infrastructure can honor Indigenous language, promote accessibility, and reinforce the cultural identity of Hawai’i’s communities in meaningful, visible ways.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
24954		United States Kapolei	This is a card that says “ey! Dis card no stay late” (hwc). In English this says wait! This card is not late. In other words the person is saying that they are not giving the card, after your birthday is passed. This is symbolic-authentic. R.N.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
39034		United States Honolulu	—	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
43898		United States Aiea	EL-S Domain: Pearlridge Longs Drugs Purpose : To give to your family or friends, for a birthday or gathering Audience; Family members or friends who might be local and want their members to have a fun time while reading the card.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
47226		United States Honolulu	GM - I saw this while walking down to Waikiki. The intended audience is tourist / visitors. It had drink Aloha all over the posters with Pepsi on it. Just because it has a Aloha on it, I feel like it could attract visitors to drink the “aloha”	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.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
148859	ronaleid	United States Honolulu	This photo of the Chinese signage at Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant, one of my favorite places to eat, reminds me of how multilingualism shapes everyday life in Hawai’i. The bright Chinese characters feel familiar and comforting, signaling a cultural presence that has long been part of our islands. Seeing this signage alongside English storefronts reflects the coexistence of immigrant histories and local identity in shared public spaces. For me, dining here is more than enjoying good food, it’s a reminder of how language preserves heritage, builds community, and keeps cultural traditions visible. It shows how multilingual spaces quietly enrich Hawai’i’s urban landscape.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
24955		United States Kapolei	This is a card that says “Minahs brah”, “Shaka, brah”, “laydahs, brah”, and “What, brah” (hwc). This is a card that is using humor. Because brah does not mean bra it is short for braddah which means “brother” in English. Minahs is minor; to locals it also means “it is not a big deal”. Laydahs is later. This is symbolic-authentic. R.N.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
39035		United States Honolulu	—	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
43899		United States Aiea	EL-S Domain: Pealriddge Uptown, Custom tees Purpose; you can create your own shirts, and you can have family names, or whatever you want. Audience: Mostly people who want to celebrate birthdays and put their family names on there and those who have passed.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
47227		United States Honolulu	GM - this was in one of the dorm towers. This poster is trying to educate students at UH with the Hawaiian language. Red: ‘Ula’Ula	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
148860	ronaleid	United States Honolulu	Seeing the HOKA store signage at Ala Moana reminded me of how global languages and cultural meaning flows through everyday spaces in Hawai’i. Hoka means “to fly” in Māori, and the bird embedded in the “O” symbolizes movement, freedom, and uplift, ideas that resonate strongly in an island context. Even in a commercial setting, this small linguistic detail carries cultural significance and reflects how Indigenous languages from across the Pacific appear in our public landscape. Standing in line outside the store, I became more aware of how multilingual branding connects communities, introduces shared symbolism, and adds depth to our shopping environment.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
24956		United States Kapolei	This is a card that says “Simon sez act lolo”, “Simon sez make one Shaka”, “Simon sez wiggle yo’ okole” (hwc). Lolo is Hawaiian but written as lōlō which means crazy. Sez is says in English. Yo’ is short for your. Okole is Hawaiian but normally written as ‘Okole which means butt. Shaka is a term that is a symbol of goodbye or hello. This is symbolic-authentic. R.N.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
39036		United States Honolulu	—	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
41340		United States Kahuku	The purpose of the sign is to spread cognizance about the nesting of the Albatrosses to tourists. The sign uses Hawaiian to convey that the Hawaiian language is still being used.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
47228		United States Honolulu	GM - Ono seafood. Ono usually means delicious. I’ve heard it’s a great seafood restaurant - very popular!	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
24957		United States Kapolei	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
39037		United States Honolulu	—	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
41341		United States Kahuku	The sign tells tourists about Kahuku Point and the Hawaiian Monk Seal (a critically endangered endemic species of Hawaii) Honey Girl. The sign teaches tourists a few Hawaiian words.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
47229		United States Honolulu	GM - I was at Whole Foods and this was a persons reusable grocery bag. Any kine stuff meaning all kinds of. Good bag for the grocery store	Multilingual Hawaiʻi