Situated amid the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii is a tropical paradise of beautiful beaches, exotic flowers, and year-round warmth. With plenty of educational and cultural attractions, Hawaii is on the bucket list of many people, including kids. If you want to acquaint your child with the culture and customs of Hawaii before visiting the place, then Hawaiian coloring pages will come in handy.
Here are ten Hawaii coloring pages for you and your kids to enjoy.
Popular Hawaiian Coloring Pages
1. Hawaii
Introduce your kid to the beautiful state of Hawaii. Hawaii is the only American state that is made entirely of islands. It was recognized in 1959, making it the most recent state to join the United States. Hawaii is home to the largest active volcano on Earth. Instruct your kid to color the flag stripes white, red, and blue. The cross should be painted red and white. Gray and tan would look best for the Nene bird. For the hibiscus flower, use yellow for the petals, the center orange, and the leaves green.
2. Hawaiian Tiki
The coloring page features Tiki, the Hawaiian god. In the Maori mythology, Tiki is the first being created by Tane. These spiritual figures have big, scary mouths and menacing expressions that frighten evil spirits away. Some Hawaiian Tiki gods also have various headdresses, each carrying a different meaning.
3. Hawaiian Beach
Take your kid on a ride to the Hawaiian beach with this detailed coloring page. Seeing young athletes surfing in the water of the Hawaiian sea is a common sight. Wave sliding or surfing has been a popular sport in Hawaii for generations. It gained exposure and popularity in the 1920s, all thanks to the Olympic swimmer Duke Kahanamoku. This fun coloring page is an entertaining way to talk about the family vacation. Ask your kid where he would like to head to this summer and see what he replies.
4. Hawaiian State Flower
The stunning flower hibiscus blooms in various colors, but the tropical and lush state of Hawaii selected the yellow hibiscus as its state flower in 1988. The name of this flower in the Hawaiian language is Pua Aloala. Hibiscus arnottianus is the native hibiscus found on the island. The flower is also popular as an ornamental flower.
5. Hula Dancer
Take your little one on a virtual vacation to Hawaii with this fun coloring page featuring a hula dancer dancing to the tunes of ukulele played by a young girl. The hula is a ritual dance that narrates stories through music. James Cook, the British explorer, found hundreds of different hula dancers when he set foot on the island in 1778. Make sure your kid uses bright and bold colors for the lei garland the dancer is wearing.
6. Ukulele
The Hawaii coloring page of the ukulele, a small, four-stringed musical instrument. Brought to Hawaii from Portugal, the ukulele has been a part of Hawaiian folk culture for centuries. The Hawaiians developed it in the 19th century by altering the size and wood of the original instrument slightly. The name ukulele translates to ‘jumping fleas’, an unusual way to describe a musical instrument. Teach your kid the basics of the ukulele after coloring this page. It will be fun.
7. Nene
Hawaii is home to some rare animals, birds, and fish that can be found only on the island. One such animal is Nene or Hawaiian Goose, the Hawaiian state bird. Nene evolved from the Canadian goose, which migrated to the Hawaiian island around half a million years ago. It is endemic only to Hawaii, so you will not find it anywhere else. Sadly, Nene is struggling against extinction. It has already made its way on the endangered list. But conservationists are trying hard, and rescue efforts are underway. They are breeding the birds in captivity to preserve the remainder of the declining population.
8. Hawaiian Feast
Acquaint your kid with Luau with this yummy coloring page featuring a young couple enjoying a Hawaiian feast. The luau is a traditional Hawaiian feast accompanied by entertainment. It features beer, fruits, pzoi, lomilomi salmon, and kalua pig, the main dish. Utensils are never given to the guests as they should eat everything by hand. Tell your kid to color the banana, pork, and pineapples as he learns about Hawaiian cuisine.
9. Lei
The Hawaiian coloring page is of little girl Moana wearing a wreath of flowers. It will make a perfect summer activity for children. The Lei is a wreath of flowers presented to the guests upon arrival in Hawaii as a symbol of affection. A traditional lei is made using flowers, leaves, shells, flowers, and teeth of various animals. The ancient Hawaiians used this wreath to beautify and distinguish themselves from others. It even signified a peace agreement between two opposing chiefs.
10. Lilo
The cute, little girl you see is Lilo Pelekai, the current face of Hawaii. She is the deuteragonist of Disney’s animated film ‘Lilo & Stitch.’ Lilo is a young, orphan girl living on the island of Kauai in Hawaii with her elder sister Nani. This six-year-old Hawaiian girl has straight black hair and beautiful brown eyes. You will see her wearing a muumuu and sandals throughout the film. In this coloring page, Lilo is dressed in traditional Hawaiian costume, with a a grass skirt and lei wreath. She’ll look even more adorable if your kid adds some color to it.
So what are you waiting for? Download all our Hawaiian coloring pages to entertain the kids during the holidays. These Hawaiian coloring pages are a fun way to develop focus, creativity, and motor skills in children. These coloring pages of Hawaii will also make a great addition to your Luau party.
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