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ID	Nickname	Country / City	Comment	Project / Group
39032		United States Honolulu	—	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
43896		United States Aiea	EL-S Domain : Pearlridge Downtown Longs Drugs Purpose: Ali’i means chief, this is just another delicious snack that lots of people enjoy Audience: Those who shop and decide that they want something they want to snack on and decide on a local treat.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
51320		United States Kapaʻa	This graffiti says “fuck da system” as some sort of transgressive political message	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
24953		United States Waipahu	This is a cooler bag that says “Malama Da ‘Aina” on it. Malama and ‘Aina is in Hawaiian. Malama means “respect”, Da is suppose to be ka in Hawaiian but it is a linker which means “the” and ‘Aina means “land”. This commonly used amongst locals and some non-locals when someone litters or probably one the few things that is taught to tourist when they fly down for vacation. This is symbolic-authentic. R.N.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
39033		United States Honolulu	—	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
43897		United States Aiea	EL-S Doamin: Longs Drugs Pearlridge downtown Purpose: For someone to give or to treat themselves to an island treat they might not have had before Audience: Those who are looking to get something for the family as a gift and share with them.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
47225		United States Honolulu	GM - I saw this sign at a Starbucks. This locations Starbucks manager was leaving and they made some notes for him. They used the word ke’eaumoku which was the name of the location of the Starbucks.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
51321		United States Kapaʻa	Lots of graffiti on the back of this informational sign in English, pidgin, and Hawaiian.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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