HRS §226-25
State planning for culture
This section says the State must plan for culture by supporting Hawaii's cultural identities, traditions, and arts. It must also encourage understanding of Hawaii's history and ethnic heritages, and promote the aloha spirit. This is a policy statement, not a set of specific rules.
state agencies
The statute, as written — Objective and policies for socio-cultural advancement--culture
(a) Planning for the State's socio-cultural advancement with regard to culture shall be directed toward the achievement of the objective of enhancement of cultural identities, traditions, values, customs, and arts of Hawaii's people. (b) To achieve the culture objective, it shall be the policy of this State to: (1) Foster increased knowledge and understanding of Hawaii's ethnic and cultural heritages and the history of Hawaii. (2) Support activities and conditions that promote cultural values, customs, and arts that enrich the lifestyles of Hawaii's people and which are sensitive and responsive to family and community needs. (3) Encourage increased awareness of the effects of proposed public and private actions on the integrity and quality of cultural and community lifestyles in Hawaii. (4) Encourage the essence of the aloha spirit in people's daily activities to promote harmonious relationships among Hawaii's people and visitors.
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