Christmas in Tonga

Memories of Christmas in Tonga The PCC is proud to share this lovely story by contributing blogger, Mike Foley regarding Tongan Christmas memories from our PCC family, which was orignially published in December 2015. Two of our Tongan PCC managers originally from the...

In Other PCC News

Kahuku High Team, Fans Celebrate at PCC Despite a disappointing second-place finish in the recent 2016 Hawaii state open football championship, “Red Raiders 4 Life” fans and friends celebrated with their Kahuku High football players on Friday night, November 26, at...

How to Rain-Proof a Samoan Fale

Rain Proofed Living     Q: What did the Samoans who traditionally lived in open-sided fale or houses do when it rained heavily? A: Centuries ago the old Samoans figured out a way to weave a series of pola or “blinds” made from coconut-leaf fronds that were...

Do Hula Dancers Still Use “Grass Skirts”?

Grass Skirts, or Not? So-called “grass skirts” have always been a misnomer; however, Hawaiians and other Polynesians have traditionally used strips of natural fibers, barks and other materials to create various skirts and adornment. The purpose of such skirts, beyond...