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5 Romantic Activities for Couples at the Polynesian Cultural Center

5 Romantic Activities for Couples at the Polynesian Cultural Center

by Zhanwei Ou (Jovy) | Jun 24, 2022 | Hawai’i Travel Tips

Looking for a place to create some romantic memories with your loved one? Come and check out the Polynesian Cultural Center. The Center is known as a great place for guests to learn about different islands’ cultures, and for it’s many fantastic activities for...
5 family friendly activities on O‘ahu

5 family friendly activities on O‘ahu

by Amber Helfrich | Jun 18, 2022 | Hawai'i, Hawai’i Travel Tips

Finding family friendly O‘ahu activities that everyone will enjoy, especially the little ones, can be challenging. This blog post provides you 5 things to do with your children on O‘ahu that will make your entire trip an event to remember. 1. Polynesian Cultural...
Mahalo i ka ʻāina: How to respect the culture, island, and locals while enjoying your vacation

Mahalo i ka ʻāina: How to respect the culture, island, and locals while enjoying your vacation

by Kirkham Dooley | Jun 18, 2022 | Hawai'i, Hawai’i Travel Tips

Mahalo i ka ʻāina is how to respect the culture, island, and locals. Hawai`i is the paradise escape for millions of tourists each year. With the islands’ good weather, clean ocean, and amazing landscapes, it captures the admiration of all who visit. But beneath this...
Vaifala (Pineapple Drink): A Traditional Samoan recipe

Vaifala (Pineapple Drink): A Traditional Samoan recipe

by Quinney Sua’ava | Jun 17, 2022 | Eat Polynesia!, Recipes, Samoa, Sweetly Onolicious

If you’re someone who loves traditional Samoan drinks, try out this recipe for Samoan Vaifala (Pineapple Drink). What is vaifala?  Vaifala is a traditional Samoan drink loved by many locals and people from around the globe. To understand what vaifala means in...
Polynesian Cultural Center 2022 Summer Updates

Polynesian Cultural Center 2022 Summer Updates

by Quinney Sua'ava | Jun 14, 2022 | News at the Center

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...
Young competitors bring heat to 2022 World Fireknife Competition

Young competitors bring heat to 2022 World Fireknife Competition

by Cari Phung | Jun 4, 2022 | News at the Center, Samoa

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 Legacy of Fireknife Dancing

by Cari Phung | Jun 4, 2022 | Cultures of Polynesia, News at the Center, Samoa

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...
A Warrior’s Spirit: The 29th Annual World Fireknife Championship Results

A Warrior’s Spirit: The 29th Annual World Fireknife Championship Results

by Cari Phung | Jun 4, 2022 | News at the Center, Samoa

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 recipe with 4 cooking methods

Kalua Pork recipe with 4 cooking methods

by Quinney Sua’ava | May 24, 2022 | Eat Polynesia!, Hawai'i, Luau & Party, Main Dishes, Recipes

“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...
The Right Shoes for the Right Hawaiian Activities

The Right Shoes for the Right Hawaiian Activities

by Sloane Tipton | May 15, 2022 | Hawai’i Travel Tips

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...
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