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The Village Approach: Māori Child Rearing

The Village Approach: Māori Child Rearing

by Nina Jones | Aug 12, 2017 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia

It takes a village Māori culture is built upon the premise that…“Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari, he toa takitini” (“my achievements are not of myself, but because of the many”.) Māori culture personifies the belief that “it takes a village to raise a...
North Shore Beach Guide: Best Spots, Activities & Local Tips

North Shore Beach Guide: Best Spots, Activities & Local Tips

by Nina Jones | Aug 3, 2017 | Hawai’i Travel Tips

The beaches along the North Shore of Oahu are what dreams are made of. Sand, waves, tropical trees swaying in the breeze and a magical mix of colorful sea life and majestic turtles. What you may not know however, is how distinctly unique each beach is. Want to learn...
Easy Palusami: Samoan Coconut Leaf Recipe

Easy Palusami: Samoan Coconut Leaf Recipe

by Nina Jones | Jun 19, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, Eat Polynesia!, Recipes, Samoa

 One of the first truly Polynesian dishes served to me when arriving in La’ie was an amazing little dish Samoans call Palusami. The website Cooking Hawaii defines it as: “A traditional Samoan dish of wrapped bundles of taro leaves with a coconut and onion...
Moai of Easter Island: Origins, Meaning & Cultural Symbolism

Moai of Easter Island: Origins, Meaning & Cultural Symbolism

by Nina Jones | Jun 12, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia

People come from around the world to visit The Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) where they can immerse themselves in 6 amazing island cultures, Hawaii, Aotearoa, Fiji, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga. Each ‘village’ provides in-depth experiences in history,...

Polynesian Cultural Center Stages NFL Draft Luau

by Nina Jones | Jun 1, 2017 | News at the Center

The Polynesian Cultural Center recently participated in a media blitz on the U.S. East coast that included a fine luau food event for 200–300 guests — co-hosted by our partner Polynesian Football Hall of Fame: They invited 200–300 guests to the event on April 27,...
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