What does the colors on Hawaii's state flag mean?

Answer 1

IMPROVED. Aloha. Answer: The eight alternating white, red and blue stripes represent the eight islands of Hawaii. The British Union Jack represents Hawaii's historical relationship with Great Britain as its protectorate. It also represents a stylized puela (a triangular standard laying across two crossed spears called an alia) which is the symbol of the Hawaiian ali'i.

Red, White and Blue, with the Union Jack at the canton and eight alternating stripes representing the "main" islands of Hawaii.

Answer 2

Hawaii was once an independent kingdom. (1810 - 1893) The flag was designed at the request of King Kamehameha I. It has eight stripes of white, red and blue that represent the eight main islands. The flag of Great Britain is emblazoned in the upper left corner to honor Hawaii's friendship with the British.

Answer 3

It contains the Union Jack at the Upper Fly and eight alternating Red, White and Blue bars representing the "main" Islands.