The Dogs of the Cook Islands
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
Welcome to your guide to the Hukilau Marketplace: Eating International on the North Shore, Part 2! Previously, we presented Hukilau Marketplace Eating International on the North Shore – Part 1. In that blog, we shared 7 great places to grab a full-blown meal, a...
Discover the Māori Legend of Rātā 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
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
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
May 10, 2023 was a special night for women’s sports as the Polynesian Cultural Center welcomed five amazing female warriors to the stage during the 30th Annual World Fireknife Competition, 2023 – Women’s Division. “Just know, the women are just as good as the men,...
2023 World Fireknife Championship Results
Bringing you the final results of the Men’s Division for the 2023 World Fireknife Championship! This year we celebrate the 30th anniversary of this worldside competition. The lineup began with 30 competitors fighting it out on Wednesday, May 10th. They came...
We Are Samoa 2023: Event Highlights, Cultural Performances & Traditions
The We Are Samoa Festival was established to perpetuate the values and traditions of Samoan culture through learning and performance, and to increase knowledge, harmony, and respect for one’s self and for others. We Are Samoa Festival 2023, held May 6,...
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