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
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Honolulu
Hawaiian word with its English meaning on the ground.
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Kaneohe
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Waimanalo
Ono is delicious in Hawaiian. Advertises to tourists and locals that there is delicious steak and other food at the restaurant.
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Aiea
This photo was taken in Down to Earth’s Pearlridge location, displaying the brand “‘Okina.” The brand might use Hawaiian to automatically signify to consumers that they are locally owned. This is in the retail domain, and is probably seen by mostly local people. SM
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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Honolulu
Hawaiian word with its English translation on the ground.
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Hilo
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Waimanalo
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Pearl City
This photo contains Pidgin, and was taken at Poke On Da Run in Pearl City. Not many tourists visit Pearl City, so Poke On Da Run seems to cater to the local demographic. They serve mostly local foods, and the Pidgin is used to contribute to this atmosphere. SM
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Honolulu
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Honolulu
sorry no mo! pau
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Waimanalo
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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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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
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Laie
tita's grill
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Waimanalo
Ice Cream Flavour Label at Dave’s Ice Cream
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Honolulu
(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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Aiea
This photo was taken in Down to Earth’s Pearlridge location. The product displayed is called “Fruit In Da Coconut,” using Pidgin. The company may be using this name to make their product seem more local or traditional. Mostly locals will see this product at the grocery store. SM
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