<human>:  What is the history of the Hawaiian culture?
<bot>: The history of Hawaiian culture can be traced back to the early Polynesian settlers of the Hawaiian Islands over 1,500 years ago. These Polynesians brought with them their own culture and traditions, mixing with the already existing culture of the native Hawaiian people, resulting in a unique blend. Throughout its history, the Hawaiian culture has seen both highs and lows. In the early 19th century, the Hawaiian kingdom was established as a unified government for all the Hawaiian islands, and Hawaii soon developed a thriving economy based on sugar production. In 1893, an illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy put Hawaii’s cultural heritage in danger, and in the early 20th century, the islands were annexed to the United States. Despite this, the Hawaiian culture and traditions were kept alive in the form of traditional hula dancing, music, and spoken and written words. In 1978, the Hawaiian Language was reinstated as an official language of Hawaii, becoming the first state in the United States to do so. Today, the Hawaiian language and culture remain alive and cherished.