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🎭 Culture & Arts

Hawaiian culture, language, and heritage are recognized in state law and protected through dedicated institutions. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs advocates for Native Hawaiian communities and manages assets held in trust. The State Historic Preservation Division reviews projects that may affect cultural sites and burial grounds. Language revitalization programs are funded through the state budget. Decisions about land use, development approvals, and cultural education funding directly affect the preservation of practices and places that define Hawaii's identity.