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More Than a Lūʻau Awaits You at the Polynesian Cultural Center

More Than a Lūʻau Awaits You at the Polynesian Cultural Center

by Charlebois Harley | Sep 17, 2025 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai’i Travel Tips, Things to Do

Many visitors come to Hawaiʻi looking for a lūʻau, but few realize they can experience so much more at the Polynesian Cultural Center. While the Aliʻi Lūʻau is an award-winning highlight, the full experience at the Center includes immersive cultural activities, island...
Samoan Language: Proverbs for Family and Community

Samoan Language: Proverbs for Family and Community

by Charlebois Harley | Apr 28, 2023 | Cultures of Polynesia, Samoa

Celebrating Samoan Language Talofa from the Samoan Village and all of us here at the Polynesian Cultural Center. We love to take every opportunity to highlight the uniquely beautiful cultures we represent at the Center and what better way to learn a culture then...
Māori Culture: Act 3 of HĀ: Breath of Life

Māori Culture: Act 3 of HĀ: Breath of Life

by Charlebois Harley | Apr 18, 2023 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia, Ha: Breath of Life

“In the Land of the Long White Cloud, Aotearoa, every breath is new life. Seasons change, the winds blow, and family’s love lets the child rise high, look far, dream big. Tomorrow is coming, Mana, and you must run to meet it. Soon you will be a man.” -Excerpt from HĀ:...
Onipaʻa: Meaning, History & Cultural Legacy of Hawaiian Sovereignty

Onipaʻa: Meaning, History & Cultural Legacy of Hawaiian Sovereignty

by Charlebois Harley | Mar 6, 2023 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i, Hawai’i Travel Tips

‘Onipa‘a: Honoring Hawaiʻi’s Great Queen Lili‘uokalani At the Polynesian Cultural Center, we pride ourselves on providing a fun-filled adventure of culture and learning, a fully unique experience not to be missed. We love offering a day full of hands-on...
Hawaiian Culture Act 2 of HĀ: Breath of Life

Hawaiian Culture Act 2 of HĀ: Breath of Life

by Charlebois Harley | Feb 8, 2023 | Cultures of Polynesia, Villages

Welcome to “Hawaiian Culture” Part 2 of our blog series, “HĀ: Breath of Life”, an in-depth look into the cultures of Polynesia, as presented in the Polynesian Cultural Center’s spectacular evening show.  “The first three letters of the Hawaiian word...
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