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Blaine and Cynthia Jacobson Return to the Polynesian Cultural Center
LEAD IMAGE: (left) Blaine and Cynthia Jacobson in 2023; (r) Blaine, Cynthia and their daughter at their farewell in 2002 We love it when ʻohana from the past are able to return to Lāʻie. This October we are excited to welcome back Blaine Jacobson and his wife...![Cook Islands welcomes western visitors with open arms](https://blog.polynesia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Cook-Islands--1080x675.jpg?x30529)
Cook Islands welcomes western visitors with open arms
The Polynesian Cultural Center is honored to have a strong connection with the beautiful island nation of the Cook Islands. In 2017, 2018, and 2019 we welcomed a delegation of performers from the Cook Islands to spend their summer sharing their culture and history at...![Atiu, escape to a simpler life](https://blog.polynesia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Deep-Blue-Water-Atiu-Coast-1080x675.jpg?x30529)
Atiu, escape to a simpler life
Atiu: A quick snapshot Let’s start with the basics. According to www.aiiu.info, Atiu Island, also known as Enuamanu (land of the birds), lies 115 miles (187 kil.) northeast of Rarotonga Island in the Cook Islands. Atiu island measures approximately 660...![Dogs of the Cook Islands – 3 unique situations](https://blog.polynesia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Cook-Islands-Dog-e1693015065946-1080x675.png?x30529)
Dogs of the Cook Islands – 3 unique situations
This article reviews an interesting fact about the dogs of the Cook Islands. Blogger Nina S. Jones, who recently visited the Cook Islands shares her newfound discoveries on these animals which are an integral part of life on these islands. The Cook...![Hukilau Marketplace: Eating International on the North Shore – Part II](https://blog.polynesia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/lead-image-part-2b-1080x675.jpg?x30529)
Hukilau Marketplace: Eating International on the North Shore – Part II
Welcome to your guide to the some more of the Hukilau Marketplace Eating International on the North Shore, Part 2! Back in January (2023) we presented Hukilau Marketplace Eating International on the North Shore – Part 1. In that blog, we shared 7 great places to...![The Māori Legend of Rata, and the Enchanted Tree](https://blog.polynesia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Lead-Image-1080x675.jpg?x30529)
The Māori Legend of Rata, and the Enchanted Tree
Note: Different Māori communities have varying adaptations of this legend. We respectfully submit a version based off of Chapter 7 from the 1855 publication POLYNESIAN MYTHOLOGY & ANCIENT TRADITIONAL HISTORY OF THE NEW ZEALANDERS AS FURNISHED BY THEIR PRIESTS AND...![Waikīkī to Lāʻie – 35 miles and a world apart](https://blog.polynesia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-2.jpg?x30529)
Waikīkī to Lāʻie – 35 miles and a world apart
Waikiki’s history extends far back. Rising from a swampland, Waikīkī, which translates to “spouting waters”, offered a protected beach, multiple water sources and good, flat ground to build fishponds and taro fields. It was an easy choice for this area to become...![World Fireknife Championship 2023 – Junior and Intermediate Division](https://blog.polynesia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lead-image-1080x675.jpg?x30529)
World Fireknife Championship 2023 – Junior and Intermediate Division
Wednesday, May 6, 2023, started off with a bang as the 30th Annual World Fireknife Championships opened with the 2023 Junior and Intermediate World Fireknife competitors. Our 13 Junior (6-12) and 30 Intermediate (13- 17) warriors set the stage on fire! Don’t let these...![Women of the World Fireknife Championship, 2023](https://blog.polynesia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fy_ao1ng-1080x675.jpeg?x30529)
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