Onipaʻa: Meaning, History & Cultural Legacy of Hawaiian Sovereignty
‘Onipa‘a: Honoring Hawaiʻi’s Great Queen Lili‘uokalani At the Polynesian Cultural Center, we pride ourselves on providing a fun-filled adventure of culture and learning, a fully unique experience not to be missed. We love offering a day full of hands-on...
The Ultimate Oʻahu Trip Guide for Movie Lovers
Oʻahu movies you should know about! Are you visiting Oʻahu and looking for interesting and fun movie sights to see? Check out some of the many different locations that are highlighted in popular films! Who doesn’t love movies? Whether you like to get dressed up to go...
Hawaiian Words and Their Meanings
This article was prepared from a series developed by Terry Naauao Panee, Hawaiʻi Village Manager at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Each Hawaiian word showcases the grace and respect of this noble culture. We are proud to support the perpetuation and celebration of...
Hawaiian Culture Act 2 of HĀ: Breath of Life
Welcome to “Hawaiian Culture” Part 2 of our blog series, “HĀ: Breath of Life”, an in-depth look into the cultures of Polynesia, as presented in the Polynesian Cultural Center’s spectacular evening show. “The first three letters of the Hawaiian word...
Modern Day Polynesian Warriors: The 2023 Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Ceremony
2023 Polynesian Football Hall of Fame ceremony held January 21, 2023 at the Polynesian Cultural Center Last weekend the Polynesian Cultural Center welcomed their friends from the 2023 Polynesian Football Hall of Fame to once again present their annual induction...
Hukilau Marketplace: Eating International on the North Shore – Part I
Eating International cuisine on the North Shore is a delightful treat, and especially so at The Hukilau Marketplace (https://hukilaumarketplace.com/). Come visit this joyful market in beautiful Laie, Oahu, Hawaii, where locals and tourists meet to share the spirit of...
Kampachi: Hawaiʻi’s Yellowtail Fish Guide
“Hawaiian Kampachi/Kanpachi, also known as Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana), is prized by chefs for both sushi and cuisine due to its extremely high fat content and rich white flesh. The fish is marked by a dark blue-green upper body with a lavender-tinted belly and...
A Lūʻau History: Keeping Tradition Alive in Hawaiʻi
Lūʻau history is steeped in ʻaloha. It is a feast, a celebration, and a connection to the bountiful beauty of Hawaiʻi Hawaii has a rich culture and history whose vibrancy continues to amaze every person lucky enough to study or visit the Islands. One prevalent...
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