<span>The art of surfing was first observed by Europeans<span> in 1777, by the crewmembers of the Dolphin at </span>Tahiti; however, surfing was a central part of ancient Polynesian culture and predates European contact. The chief was the most skilled wave rider in the community with the best board made from the best tree. The ruling class had the best beaches and the best boards, and the commoners were not allowed on the same beaches, but they could gain prestige by their ability to ride the surf on their extremely heavy boards. When the missionaries from Scotland and Germany arrived in 1821, they forbade or discouraged many Polynesian traditions and cultural practices, including, on Hawaii, leisure sports such as surfing and holua sledding. By the 20th century, surfing, along with other traditional practices, had all but disappeared. Only a small number of Hawaiians continued to practice the sport and the art of crafting boards.hope this helps? if u have any questions please feel free to message me
<span><span>As a teen he was kidnapped by pirates and sold into slavery in Ireland to herd and tend sheep on slemish mountain, co Antrim.</span></span>
Most Large Cities have a "<span>strong mayor council"</span> form of city government. This is usually because larger cities require more management than smaller cities, meaning the mayor needs help from others.
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