06-12-2015, 02:57 AM
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Originally posted by opihikao
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Get plenty kanaka in Oregon!
My dearest Mother went to Willamette (back in the day; 1940's), and her sister still lives in Salem, with her children and mo'opuna. They even get poi!!!
There are so many various Hawaiian "Clubs" and organizations, that most don't feel so far away from home. Not only Hawaiians, but lots of Tongan, Samoan, and Fijian residents. Polynesians are everywhere!
Enjoy your trip, and safe travels. A hui hou.
(Pssttt...Did you get some strawberries yet??? OMG, the best! [:p])
JMO.
U of O, OSU and Pacific University all have substantial Hawaiian/Pacific Islander student populations. Pacific has an advisor just for their Pacific Islander students and a recruiting office on Oahu. OSU and U of O also have a big rivalry over who throws the best luaus.
One year the woman who runs graduation at U of O tried to ban leis, claiming they ruined the "look" and solemnity of the event. Every single cultural club vowed to boycott graduation if she didn't relent, a lot of other students were outraged as well. She backed down and that was the last year she ran graduation.
Been eating tons of those strawberries, the best Willamette Valley varieties don't ship well, so the only place to get them is here.