Christmas Comes to the Hukilau Marketplace!
How do you say Merry Christmas in Hawaiian? In Lāʻie, you come to the Hukilau Marketplace and join the party! The people at Hukilau Marketplace look forward to the Christmas season. They love to see the shining faces of the keiki as they wander among the lights and...Awards to Polynesian Cultural Center
Looking for Things to do in Hawaiʻi? The Polynesian Cultural Center was awarded USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Award 2024 for 1st Place in “Best Family Attraction in Hawaiʻi.” Not only does this award put the Polynesian Culture Center at the top for best...
Moanikeala Hula Festival 2024
It’s not often Iosepa is moved out of its berth to make way for other things, but on October 5, 2024, that happened. The occasion was the 33rd Annual Moanikeala Hula Festival. Our Hawaiian Village transformed into a full-on performance space, complete with a beautiful...Good Food Near Me: Oahu Edition
On Oahu, the definition of “good food” can vary widely. You may be searching for the trendiest, upscale, exclusive dining room, a nice sit-down restaurant for the family, or maybe one of hundreds of food trucks on the island (many of which sell legendarily great...Join the Polynesian Cultural Center ʻOhana Club for Exclusive Event Discounts
In Hawaiian, Kamaʻāina means “child of the land,” but the word has evolved to include all residents in Hawaiʻi. The Polynesian Culture Center offers Kamaʻāina (residents) an opportunity to be part of the Ohana Club. More than a shopping card, the Ohana Club membership...2024 Luʻau Comparison
Fijian Hairstyle Traditions: Crowning a Legacy of Identity Through Generations
You may have noticed how the Islands of Fiji are represented throughout the Polynesian Cultural Center with an icon of a person rocking an Afro hairstyle. “Afro” is how the world knows it, but in my island home, this hairstyle is a symbol of our identity that has been...
The Return of “Huki: A Canoe Celebration”
After 4 years of anticipation, the Polynesian Cultural Center launched Huki: A Canoe Celebration once again on August 9, 2024. From the moment the guests arrive at the south lagoon, they are greeted with an immersive pre-show experience that sets the stage for the...
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