
Kalo (Taro): The Root of Hawaiian Culture
The air smells of earthiness: the scent of green growing things mingles with the mustiness of a loʻi, the wetland ecosystem in which many varieties of kalo grow. A mahiʻai kalo (kalo farmer) and his haumāna (student) patiently tend the plants, treading the bog-like...
Your Guide to a Multi-Day Adventure at the Polynesian Cultural Center
When you buy tickets to the Polynesian Cultural Center, you may notice an offer that is extended. With the purchase of any Islands of Polynesia or full-day package, you can continue to enjoy the villages for up to three consecutive business days after your initial...
The Polynesian Cultural Center Is: One ‘Ohana, Sharing Aloha
“One ʻohana, sharing aloha.” When you come to the Polynesian Cultural Center, you will hear this phrase many times. Some might consider it a slogan designed to be catchy and fun, but it goes far deeper than that. It is the principle upon which the Polynesian Cultural...
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