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...

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...
Roasting Turkey, Polynesian Style!

Roasting Turkey, Polynesian Style!

* Cooking by underground oven, or “Imu” is a distinctly Polynesian practice, and boy is it delicious! (Picture courtesy of Mark Weims) Last week I introduced how much turkey is loved here on the islands.  This week I would like to showcase how that plays...

PFHOF Announces Its Class of 2017 Inductees

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame — whose permanent exhibit is located near the front entrance of the Polynesian Cultural Center — has unveiled its Class of 2017, that includes one inductee with particularly strong ties to the Polynesian Cultural Center: ■  Junior...

Other PCC Related News – October 2016

WIN A “FAMILY-TRIP” HAWAII VACATION The Polynesian Cultural Center is sponsoring a family-style trip to Hawaii drawing for four that includes:  – Round-trip airfare to Hawaii – Hotel accommodations at the Marriott Courtyard Oahu North Shore – Super...

PCC Theater Department Reorganizes Management

Welcome to our two new managers  Following the recent retirement — or “graduation,” as we like to say around here — of Aunty Ellen Gay Dela Rosa, PCC Vice President of Cultural Presentations Delsa Moe reorganized our Theater Department under two newly promoted...