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One of the profound insights Greg offered was his approach to sharing Hawaiian culture. Unlike the often superficial ways tourism can portray a culture, Greg believes in educating visitors from within his personal experience. He emphasized the importance of understanding Hawaiian culture through engagement with the land, “You learn culture from the inside out, not the outside in.”
The richness of this culture is deeply tied to connection—whether it be the connection to the land, family, or shared traditions. He took time to explain the elaborate customs of asking permission to enter the land and blowing a shell to announce one's presence, further highlighting how culture is lived and felt rather than merely recited or observed.