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PCC’s Sione Milford: Immersed in Tongan culture

by Nina Jones | May 1, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, Samoa, Tonga

The Polynesian Cultural Center recently participated in a media blitz on the U.S. East coast that included our Tongan Culture Ambassador Sione Milford. We think you will enjoy meeting him, too. But first, there’s something even many native Tongans don’t realize about...

Pounders Restaurant’s custom pizza oven gives just the right touch to Hawaiian style Pizza

by Nina Jones | Apr 14, 2017 | News at the Center

  Innovation and style is the hallmark of Pounders Restaurant, situated in the Hukilau Marketplace at the entrance to the Polynesian Cultural Center. Two years old and counting, Pounders hosts the same ‘daring’ can-do attitude as the waves you find at the beach...

PCC’s Hukilau Marketplace celebrates second anniversary

by Nina Jones | Apr 7, 2017 | News at the Center

The Polynesian Cultural Center celebrated the second anniversary of our popular Hukilau Marketplace by offering hundreds of community residents and visitors special entertainment and activities, and opening several new additions to its Roulotte Court (roulottes are...

Famous Lāʻie chef partners in Hukilau Marketplace poke food truck

by Nina Jones | Mar 31, 2017 | News at the Center

Sam Choy (inset) opens a new Seafood & Poke truck with friend, Junior Ah You Famous Hawaiian chef Sam Choy, who was born and raised right here in Lāʻie, has partnered with Junior and Almira Ah You in opening Sam Choy & Tita’s Seafood & Poke food truck on...

Exercise Your Taste Buds on Oahu’s North Shore

by Nina Jones | Mar 18, 2017 | Hawai’i Travel Tips

So, you’re coming to the North Shore! You have your bags packed, and your activities planned. But to truly immerse yourself in the flavor of this magical place, you also need to grab a fork and dig in! We are pleased to provide you with an overview of some of the best...

Polynesian Cultural Center honors Tonga’s late queen mother

by Mikaele | Mar 16, 2017 | News at the Center

Tongan Villagers at the Polynesian Cultural Center joined their compatriots in the South Pacific in mourning Her Majesty Queen Mother Halaevalu Mata’aho. She passed away at age 90 on February 19, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand, where she had gone for medical treatment....

Meet Tupua, our Senior Master of Ceremonies

by Nina Jones | Mar 9, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai’i Travel Tips, Samoa

Tall, dark, handsome, killer smile, mellifluous voice, perfect diction, great stage presence, and more: Chances are if you’ve been to the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Alii Luau in the past three years, you’ve already met our Senior Master of Ceremonies, Tupua Ainuu....

PCC celebrates 27th annual Moanikeala Hula Festival

by Nina Jones | Mar 8, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia

As it has for the past several years, the Polynesian Cultural Center hosted its annual Moanikeala Hula Festival on February 4, 2017, in a perfect setting — under the monkeypod tree in the Hawaiian Village. PCC’s current kumu hula [or hula master teacher] Pomaika’i...
Ambassador Macadamia Nut Chicken Recipe from the Polynesian Cultural Center

Ambassador Macadamia Nut Chicken Recipe from the Polynesian Cultural Center

by Nina Jones | Feb 24, 2017 | Eat Polynesia!

Restaurants around the world change their menus regularly to reflect current popular dishes, economic necessities and the imagination and skills of the current chef. But there are always favorite dishes that patrons remember fondly. The Polynesian Cultural Center is...

PCC Hawaii Village Native Plant Displays: Species, Stories & Significance

by Nina Jones | Feb 17, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia

The Hawaiian Islands are an archipelago of 8 major islands and multiple small outcroppings. They are considered the most isolated land mass on earth. Very few native plants have survived the invasion of foreign ornamental and crop vegetation. The Hawaii Village at the...
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