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 perhaps the most sought after and the most famous beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. It boasts of a magnificent view of an equally famous tourist attraction, Hawaiis The Diamond Head. Waikiki Beach is ideal as a surfers haven although it is reported to have long lolling periods of surf waves making it an ideal place for surfer beginners and surf waders. Waikiki beach is also found to have rocky sea bottoms.

The Honolulu Theatre open for the youth that has talented you performers present adaptations of the "Musubi Man" a local Hawaiian tale for children which are actually the classic story of the "Gingerbread Man". The Musubi Man is a tale of how a rice cake shaped young boy having a heart that is made out of takuan, a nori jacket and a red ginger mouth came off running so as not to be consumed by the taro owner's wife.

The story told of the rice cake boys adventure as he sets off running out of his maker so as not to be eaten. He was set to an adventure where he met a radical surfer also determined to eat him. The story ended with its usual Hawaiian flair.

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