1. What is Pacific Way? Please explain the general philosophy of Pacific Way.
The Hokule'a: A cultural icon
There are several interesting cultural icons of the region; the Haka, the Hokule'a, and the swagman are examples. This assignment focuses on the Hokule'a (The Polynesian voyaging canoe). After reading the article "Founding the Polynesian Voyaging Society; Building Hokule‘a" (https://archive.hokulea.com/ike/kalai_waa/finney_building_hokulea.html), please answer the following questions.
2. What is the Sharp's explanation regarding to the wide dispersion of Polynesian in Oceania region? Why does he think so?
3. As the ancient canoe and navigators were missing since Enropean's colonization, what did the author do to revive the culture and prove his theory?
4. From 1973, when the scientific team mentioned in the paper began to build the replica of traditional voyaging canoe, to 1999, Hokule'a have sailed more than 100,000 miles reaching every corner in the Polynesian Triangle. Considering the meaning of Hokule'a in the Polynesian culture, suggest two contributions of Hokule'a to the current Polynesian society.