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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...

Fire Knives vs. Batons: History, Skills & Cultural Significance

by Mikaele | Jul 3, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, Samoa

Former baton majorette looks at Samoan fire knives A former baton-twirling majorette shared several interesting observations after watching the Polynesian Cultural Center’s recent Samoan World Fireknife Championships in May 2017. Sister Sue Ann Long, 73, is a...

Special artisans at PCC’s Te Manahua 2017 festival

by Mikaele | Jul 1, 2017 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia

ATTENTION, Maori culture fans! The Polynesian Cultural Center’s Aotearoa Village has invited an amazing slate of special artisans from New Zealand to our biannual Te Manahua Festival. The event will be held: in the PCC’s Aotearoa Village from July 13-15, 2017. Rahira...

Best-ever Samoan World Fireknife Championship

by Mikaele | Jun 1, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, News at the Center, Samoa

Story and images by Mike Foley The Polynesian Cultural Center’s 25th annual Samoan World Fireknife Championship special event from May 11-13, 2017, surpassed all expectations. Following two days of men’s preliminary and semifinal competition, junior and...

PCC World Fireknife photo essay

by Mikaele | Jun 1, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, News at the Center, Samoa

Story and images by Mike Foley   The following photo essay depicts selected moments from the Polynesian Cultural Center’s 25th annual Samoan World Fireknife Championship, including the “We Are Samoa” high school traditional Samoan arts festival,...
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