Pukiki, The Portuguese Americans of Hawai'i

In 1876 the Reciprocity Treaty was signed between the Kingdom of Hawaii and United States of America, opening a huge market for Hawaii's Sugar Plantations.
Hawaii needed skilled workers fast and the Portuguese responded. The thousands of Portuguese from the islands of Madeira, Azores and Cape Verde who came to Hawaii between 1878 and 1913 would change Hawaii forever.
Today, the third and forth generation of Portuguese-Hawaiians question their past. With their language lost and their contributions heavily woven into the multi-cultural fabric of Hawaiian culture, some find themselves wondering if they are Portuguese, Hawaiian or American.
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[samoana83]

Great video! Is there more to it?

[luisgproenca]

Yes, it is a full documentary of about 45 minutes. You just saw the beginning of it. Luis P.

[sgsfguy]

Where can I find a copy of this? I'm orignally from Maui a proud 4th generation Portugese. I would love to show this to my mother.

Mahalo-Obrigados

Steve

[videosphere]

I so enjoyed this connection of the Portugese and Hawaian connection. I have family in both countries. Thanks for posting this historical and interesting documentary.

[xifrex]

: ) im from Madeira

[jhp1257]

i servrd at lualei in 1979 portugal ans hawaii is amor love de joaquim pedro

[deviantbadger]

My dad's father's family (daCosta Lindo) came from Sao Miguel to Maui, his mother (Santana) from Madeira to Maui. My mother's mother's family (Oliveira) came from Sao Miguel and Pico. They loved Hawaii because the islands were so similar. My maternal side married into the Native Hawaiian population, my dad's stayed pretty much Portuguese.

[winfeather]

Great video, my family name is Paiva, from the big island. The family relocated to Chula Vista,CA in the 60's.

Wish the family had stayed on Hawaii!!

Sending this to my father who will be delighted.

[videosphere]

I love seeing the connection of Portugese to Hawaii, My mother was born in Maderia. I have visited Hawaii where my son and four grandchildren live. I can understand why they would choose to live in Hawaii. Thank you