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PCC Pioneer Cy Bridges Receives Chanter Award

by Mikaele | Sep 5, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i, News at the Center

The Moanalua Gardens Foundation, which sponsors the annual Prince Lot Hula Festival, presented widely respected Hawaiian culture expert and Polynesian Cultural Center retiree Cy Bridges with its inaugural Nāmakahelu Oli master chanter’s award at the Iolani Palace...

Visit Laie: New website explores Oahu’s north shore treasure!

by Mikaele | Aug 30, 2017 | Hawai'i, News at the Center

With the growing strength of the Hawaii tourism market over the past several years and the recent completion of a new hotel here, a hui or organization of businesses and visitor-related activities in-and-around Laie has come together to support a new destination...

Polynesian Cultural Center pioneer: Patoa Benioni

by Mikaele | Aug 4, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, News at the Center, Samoa

With all the attention recently focused on Cook Islanders currently appearing for six weeks at the Polynesian Cultural Center, it seems fitting that we introduce you to Patoa Benioni. The first Cook Islander at the PCC More than 50 years ago, Patoa — who was born in...

Cook Islands performers thrill at the Polynesian Cultural Center

by Mikaele | Aug 4, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, News at the Center

Several weeks ago, this blog reported on the arrival of 17 performers from the Cook Islands National Arts Theatre for a six-week run from July 17 to August 24, 2017. Everyone was excited — the performers, the Cook Island community around Laie, and the Polynesian...

Polynesian Cultural Center showcases Cook Islanders

by Mikaele | Jul 14, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, News at the Center

The Polynesian Cultural Center will showcase a group of 17 performers and cultural leaders from the Cook Islands for a six-week run from July 17-August 24, 2017. PCC manager William Mahoni, who has been coordinating the group’s appearance at the Center, said, “We have...
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