The Polynesian Cultural Center is excited to return to the scheduled hours, activities, etc., available throughout the park this summer. In order to make sure that you are truly prepared to have your vacation of a lifetime, we offer this blog which provides all the...
2022 Competition kicked off by Junior & Intermediate Fireknife warriors The Junior and Intermediate Division kicked-off the 2022 World Fireknife Competition on May 4, 2022! Here we witnessed some amazing young talent ignite on the stage. The Junior Division,...
Honoring the past, and looking to a brighter future On the curtails of a worldwide pandemic, the Polynesian Cultural Center honored the legacy of fireknife dancing during the 29th annual World Fireknife Championships. This 3-day event was brimming with energy as...
Fireknife stems from the ancient gestures of a victory in battle when warriors wielded a hand-held wooden weapon called nifo oti or “deadly tooth.” The judges and audience can look for traces of the dance’s warrior past. Some things the judges look for are the variety...
“Kalua Pork, or as many Polynesians call it Kalua Pig”, is a delicacy and classic Hawaiian food. Kalua means to cook underground. Therefore, traditional Hawaiian Kalua pig is cooked in an earth oven. Making kalua pork doesn’t require much hands-on...
Are you planning a trip to Hawaii and are unsure of what shoes to wear? One of the biggest mistakes tourists coming to Hawaii make is wearing the wrong types of shoes (that and forgetting to put in the sunscreen). This will lead to sore feet, which will put a damper...
Mahalo is a famous Hawaiian word which means “thank you”, or to express gratitude. This is one of the common greetings, rather like “aloha”, used in everyday life in the Hawaiian culture. People usually say this after a kind gesture or a positive experience such as...
What do you need to know about O‘ahu traffic? Just the word Hawai’i inspires people’s imagination as a tropical paradise – perfect for adventure and relaxation. But what doesn’t always cross people’s minds is the chill Aloha spirit of the locals who live...
JERI GALEA’I: An inspiring story of family, dedication and natural talent in the world of Fireknife Dancing QUOTE: “The Galea’i (pronounced Nga’-lay-ah-ee) family is a fireknife dynasty. If you’re born into the Galea’i family you have no choice, you’re going to...
The history of Lāʻie, a beautiful town tucked away on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawai’i is known and loved by many. Millions of visitors have come to this special town over the years on their Hawaiian vacation. For generations, Lāʻie has been a place of refuge...
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