Sunday, March 22, 2009

A Children Story from Honolulu

By Mercie Hallow

The island of Hawaii being an archipelago is surrounded by a body of water. Known as one of the best vacations spots in the world, it is flocked by different tourist that comes in different colors and races. Since its the summer season it is a haven for people who love sun, skies, waves and pure fun. Hawaii is definitely a summer place to stay with its tropical climate and beautiful locals. Hawaii is a beach junkie's haven, a grand place for honeymooners a also a dream come true venue of a wedding.

Honolulu is Hawaiis capital city situated at the heart of Hawaii. Its Hawaiian name means sheltered bay or bay of shelter. The city of Honolulu receives wide acclaims nowadays since it is the birth place of American President Barack Obama. Honolulu is Hawaiis busiest city as it houses the governmental and financial hub of Hawaii. Waikiki is the famous district of Honolulu as it houses thousands of hotels, shopping malls, restaurants and other Tourist spots.

Waikiki beach is now seemed to be the best and famous beach in the Honolulu, Hawaii. It boasts of its magnificent picturesque view of an equally well known tourist attraction. Hawaii's the Diamond Head. Waikiki beach is ideal to be a surfer's haven though it is sometimes known to have long lolling periods of surf waves making it good for beginning surfers and surf waders. Waikiki beach is also found to have a sea bottom which is rocky.

The Honolulu Theatre for youth which comprises of talented young ones is showing an adaptation of the Musubi Man a local Hawaiian childrens tale which is an adaptation of the classic Gingerbread Man. The Musubi Man is the story of how a rice cake shaped boy having a heart made up of umeboshi, eyes of takuan, a nori jacket and red ginger mouth came off running so as not to be eaten by the taro owners wife.

The Tale told of the rice cake boys' adventure as he attempts to escape his maker who wants to eat him. In this adventure he meets a radical surfer who is also trying to eat him. But in all of its exciting twist it will be concluded with the usual flair of Hawaii.

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