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Country / City |
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Taxonomies |
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Map |
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148859
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ronaleid
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United States
Honolulu
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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.
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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39035
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United States
Honolulu
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—
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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47227
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United States
Honolulu
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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
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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148860
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ronaleid
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United States
Honolulu
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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.
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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39036
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United States
Honolulu
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—
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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47228
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United States
Honolulu
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GM - Ono seafood. Ono usually means delicious. I’ve heard it’s a great seafood restaurant - very popular!
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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39037
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United States
Honolulu
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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47229
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United States
Honolulu
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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
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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39038
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United States
Honolulu
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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47230
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United States
Honolulu
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GM - This was for an event space. They used the word da room which means the room. They may have used this to attract more people to look at their place.
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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47231
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United States
Honolulu
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GM- I saw this card at Ala Moana target. The targeted audience is probably locals but maybe even tourist because it is in Ala Moana which is very packed with tourist. They used pidgin in the comic an example being “what is dat smell”.
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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47232
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United States
Honolulu
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GM - This card was at the Ala Moana target. This card says “Chee hoo” which is similar to woohoo - when you are celebrating or if something is exciting. For this card / I believe it was for a birthday.
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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39041
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United States
Honolulu
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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39042
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United States
Honolulu
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we stay closed
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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38788
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United States
Honolulu
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Hawaiian word with its English meaning on the ground.
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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38789
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United States
Honolulu
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Hawaiian word with its English translation on the ground.
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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38790
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United States
Honolulu
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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39046
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United States
Honolulu
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sorry no mo! pau
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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42630
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United States
Honolulu
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(SP) This is a photo of a bench on a corner in the domain of a public park. It is permanent and it’s medium is stone. It is a quote in Hawaiian and I’m not sure what it’s saying, though it may be a popular or familiar quote among Hawaiian speakers, or it could just be a one off quote that was added for decoration. It is clearly made for Locals who understand Hawaiian, because anyone who can’t speak the language obviously won’t get much from it. It’s meant to make the bench and stone structure more beautiful and connected to the state of Hawai'i and its history.
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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42631
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United States
Honolulu
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(SP) this is an impermanent plastic and paper sign in our elevator in the domain of shared living/education. It uses the word Kokua as in please help (the community). It’s reminding people to social distance during Covid. The majority of the sign is in English because it needs to be understood by everyone who lives here, who may or may not be from Hawai'i. The meaning of Kokua isn’t too hard to figure out even if you aren’t from Hawai'i, and it may have been added to add a more “Hawaiian” atmosphere to the dorm and also because Kokua is an important and commonly heard concept in Hawai'i.
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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