The thread entitled 'What is Hawaiian to you"got me thinking.I've heard from my Hawaiian inlaw's that Filipino's are particularly known for trying to pass themselves off as Hawaiian,why?Here on the mainland they often try to claim latin or pacific islander status,seems to be anything but what they are,Asian. In my opinion it comes down to pride and education.Don't Filipino parents teach the kids of their achievements here in this country.The fact that they are the oldest Asian Americans,they have been comming since the 1600's or that they are the only Asians to found a major city,ST. MALLO'S which has now grown into New Orleans.Or how about socialy ,Filipinos tend to fit in easier in the majority Anglo/latin communitties due to cultural/physical appearance.On a more shallow level don't they know that most ,at least here on the mainland consider them to be an atractive people.It's sad really.
please excuse my spelling.
please excuse my spelling.
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