If you want to add extra depth to your Hawaiian fancy dress party theme, why not specify on the invites that guests should come as famous figures from or related to Hawaii. Although Hawaiian celebrities might not immediately leap to the tip of your tongue, you may be surprised to learn who has roots on the islands. Here we give you a few ideas for your Hawaiian celebrity themed fancy dress party.
Nicole Kidman – One of the world’s highest paid actresses, Nicole Kidman has dual Australian/ American citizenship, and was born in Honolulu. She spent the first four years of her life in Hawaii, making her the perfect Hawaiian celebrity if you want to show off your glamorous side at the fancy dress party.
Barack Obama – The current President of the United States is in fact Hawaiian. Born in Honolulu to American and Kenyan parents, Obama spent much of early life in Hawaii, and returned several times to study.
Duke Kahanamoku – A Five time Olympic medalist swimmer, Duke played a major role in the popularisation of surfing as a mainstream sport. Though he passed away over forty years ago, Duke is still revered in Hawaii today and has a chain of restaurants named after him. On Waikiki beach on the island of Oahu, he is immortalised in the form of a large statue with accompanying surfboard.
Akebono Taro – Taro was a legendary sumo wrestler from Hawaii, and the first foreigner to achieve the highest rank possible in Sumo wrestling, that of Yokozuna.
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