Going Places: Hawaii

Hawaii is a US state in the Pacific Ocean which consists of eight main islands, known as the Hawaiian Islands. Its capital city, Honolulu, is on the island of Oahu.
In the US, Hawaii is seen thought of as a place where many people go for a holiday, especially for their honeymoon. The islands are known for their volcanoes, warm beaches, bright blue water and palm trees, and for particular foods such as macadamia nuts, and pineapples.
One of the strongest stereotypes of Hawaii is that of Hawaiian women dancers, who have long dark hair, wear grass skirts and leis (= a circle made of flowers that you wear around your neck), and who do a dance called the “hula” by shaking their hips from side to side.

Hawaiian Punch

A type of sweet, bright red, non-alcoholic drink with a fruit taste, often drunk by children in the US.

Hawaiian shirt

A shirt with short sleeves, made from thin, brightly coloured cloth, with patterns of Hawaiian things such as flowers, palm trees and ocean waves.