世界旅游夏威夷英文介紹簡(jiǎn)介English introduction of Hawaii（課堂PPT）

1、1Casey2015/5/212Brief Introduction Natural SceneryLocal Customs3Brief IntroductionHistory of Hawaii:Between 1778 and 1898, Hawaii was called Sandwich Island.It was merged in United States in 1898.It became the fiftieth state in the US in 1959.Another name: Aloha state.Meaning:The life of the land is

2、 perpetuated in righteousness.4Brief IntroductionHawaii is the only state of the United States that:It is not geographically located in North America.It grows coffee.It is completely surrounded by water.It is entirely an archipelago.It has a royal palace.It does not have a straight line in its state

3、 boundary. 5Brief IntroductionFlagSealState flowerState tree6Natural Scenery Waikiki beachHonoluluRainbow FallsPearl HarborMauna LoaWaikiki beach HonoluluRainbow FallsPearl HarborMauna LoaWaikiki beachHonoluluRainbow Falls Pearl HarborMauna LoaWaikiki beachHonolulu Rainbow FallsPearl HarborMauna Loa

4、Waikiki beachHonoluluRainbow FallsPearl Harbor Mauna Loa7Waikiki beachWaikiki is famous for the best surfing waves on Oahu Island.8HonoluluHonolulu is the capital of Hawaii is situated here on Oahu. 9Rainbow FallsRainbow Falls derives its name from the fact that, on sunny mornings around 10AM, rainb

5、ows can be seen in the mist thrown up by the waterfall.10Pearl HarborThere is a famous film named Pearl Harbor.11Mauna Loa VolcanoMauna Loa has historically been considered the largest volcano on Earth.Mauna Loa has probably been erupting for at least 700,000 years.12Local CustomsDancing hulaAloha a

6、nd garlandOther customs13Dancing HulaAncient time: to show the respect for the GodNow: for entertainmentHula dancing is a complex art form, and there are many hand motions used to represent the words in a song or chant.14Aloha And GarlandAloha is native language. It can be explained to welcome and h

7、ello. Whats more, aloha can also represent I love you.Hawaiian always bring garlands with them. When Hawaiian meet acquaintances or guests, they will put a garland around guests necks.15Other customsWhen you are enjoying food, youd better share food with one who sits next to you to show politeness,

8、regardless of whether you are familiar with him or her.If parents in Hawaii want to give children a lesson, they will kick childrens kneecap instead of taking children over their knees.Hawaiian believe head is very sacred. Touching others head means offence and disrespect.16Hawaii is the most beautiful and romantic islan