298 People and Cultures ofHavalt
their American-born children but also from Cambodians ofthe same age
‘who did not leave and their children. More than one respondent noted that
when he or she has visited Cambodia it has become increasingly obvious
that his or her "Khmemess"—as viewed by others or in selfveflection—is
changin
Ws The gener list of questions used at various pont throughout the
interviews isa follows: 1) Were you born in Cambodia? Ifs0, when did you
come to the United States? Did you come to Hawai'i firs, or did you stop
somewhere els? (2) Do you live by yourself or with Farily? How many peo-
ple live in your household? Are al ofthese people Khmer? (3) Do you speak
Khmer? Do you speak English? Does everyone in your household speak
Khmer? (4) What does it mean tobe *Cambodian"/Khmer herein Hawat'?
Inter vr, bow do ou know tio a omens i ine?)
How does the younger generation (those born in America) feel about Cam-
Sodan culture? (6) How isthe Cambodian culture in Hawaii diferent that
in Cambodia? Explain. (7) Does religion matte here in Hawaii? There are
Cambodians who are Buddhist, Christian, and Mormon. How do you tink
this affects Cambodian identity, if tall? (8) Have you been back to Cam
bodia since you left (ff born there)? How many times? How often do you
return to Cambodia? (9) What do you miss most about Cambodia? What do
you mis leas? (ro) What isthe most important thing you want others to
now about Cambodians in Hawai2
16. The Khmer Rouge overturned the hierarchical language system,
insisting people call each other mit (comrade) rather than using pronouns
that reflect age, gender, and status. This caused much anxiety for Cambodi-
ans, as italso overturned their understanding of social order.
7 Bbihara etal. 1994
18. J Ledgervood, Women in Cantata sc Cond
Recent History and Contemporary Saciey: An Introductory Course, Depart
tment of androplogy and Cente for Sothenst Asan Studie, Nocera
linois University, 2003, retrieved December 3, 2008, from hitp:/warw
seasite ts edu/khmer|Ledgerwood women. htm.
19. "Khmer connections: Building bridges at Khmer New Year
2006," Khmer festival, Cambodian Community of Hawaii, Honolulu,
retrieved May 15, 2009, from http://www hawail.cambodiaworldwide.com
Jayz006 html.
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The Micronesians
Neal Palafox, Sheldon Riklon, Sekap Esah,
Davis Rehuher, William Swain, Kristina Stege,
Dale Naholowaa, Allen Hixon, and Kino Ruben
‘As a part of the Hawaiian culture, 2 Micronesian Yapese navigator
named Mat Psi, who learned traditional navigational skill from
Puiuwat, an atoll in Chuuik, taught Pacific traditional navigational skills
to Nainoa Thompson. Nainoa and Mau have revived the Hawaiian navi