Fire Walkers are HOT!!!

by | Apr 3, 2015 | Cultures of Polynesia

www.expeditions.com In 1996, the firewalkers from Fiji were invited to perform and share the art of walking on fire at the Polynesian Cultural Center. For many of us it was our first time witnessing the legendary fire walk. There was a lot of excitement and buzz...
Lilikoi Cake with frosting and glaze

Lilikoi Cake with frosting and glaze

by | Mar 31, 2015 | Eat Polynesia!

The Lilikoi or passion fruit is a favorite in the islands with its sweet/tart flavor and versatility. From cakes to marinades there is always room for a little lilikoi. There are several varieties of passion fruit with colors ranging from red to purple to yellow. The...

Celebrating “Fakapale” Style

by | Mar 4, 2015 | Cultures of Polynesia

Tongans, along with the rest of our Polynesians, love to dance. It is in their blood and sometimes in their wallets. Let me explain! I’ve learned in all my years working at the Polynesian Cultural Center that when you attend a Tongan celebration, festival, or party,...
Lomi Lomi Salmon – simplicity with flavor

Lomi Lomi Salmon – simplicity with flavor

by | Mar 4, 2015 | Eat Polynesia!

Sometime in the first half of the 19th century Lomi Lomi Salmon became a Hawaiian staple. No one knows for sure how a dish made almost entirely of non-native ingredients came to be but the Hawaiian Time Machine Blog has one of the best explanations I’ve seen....

The Awe of the Haka

by | Feb 3, 2015 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia

Story by Polynesian Cultural Blogger, Bobby Akoi, Jr I was in high school when I first witnessed my first haka in Hilo put on by a dance troupe from New Zealand. The first thing that came out of my mouth was, “WOW”.  It was so powerful it gave me goose bumps all over...