Hawaiian Etiquette
It is customary for a Japanese – American bride in Hawaii to fold 1,001 paper cranes prior to her wedding for good luck and long life. The traditional Japanese custom calls for 1,000, but people in Hawaii add one more for good luck. It is customary at Hawaiian weddings for the bride and groom to do a “money dance.” During the dance, the guests express their best wishes to the newlyweds with a gift of money.
Whether you are a guest in Hawaii or visit any other state or country it is important to practice the Hawaiian custom of Malama ka’ Aian. In other words, take care of the land.