Preserving Hawaiian language through hymns

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Tourists often come to Hawaii to explore its natural beauty. Visitors seek out the exotic plants, foods and unique culture of this island state that was once an independent nation ruled by a monarchy. Most don’t know that for generations, Hawaiian language and traditions were nearly extinguished by efforts to force Native peoples to assimilate. Since the 1970s, there’s been a movement, including in United Methodist churches, to bring back lost traditions.
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