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Hawaii 2019 Global Breadfruit Summit begins October 14!

by Nina Jones | Oct 11, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i, News at the Center

To Register for the 2019 Global Breadfruit Summit, CLICK HERE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PACIFIC BUSINESS CENTER PROGRAM HAWAII 2019 GLOBAL BREADFRUIT SUMMIT: THE ROAD TO DUBAI, 2020 WORLD EXPOSITION PACIFIC MICRO SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES OCTOBER 14-17, 2019 ...

2019 Moanikeala Hula Festival – a week of celebration and learning

by Mikaele | Oct 1, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i, News at the Center

People all over the world love Hawaiian hula dancing, and serious hula dancers have much respect for their kumu (teachers). Haumana or students join halau (schools) based on the styles, traditions and reputation of the kumu. In Hawaii, it’s common for some...

Why Mauna Kea protectors are supported by PCC

by Mikaele | Aug 10, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i, News at the Center

Many of our visitors wonder what the Ku Kia’i Mauna demonstrations on Mauna Kea are about and what the Polynesian Cultural Center’s position is on this issue. President and CEO Alfred Grace met with PCC employees on July 25, 2019, in the Hawaiian Journey Theater...

5 ways to keep cool at the Polynesian Cultural Center

by Nina Jones | Jul 17, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai’i Travel Tips

We’ve all been there – running for the shade and trying to avoid the endless summer heat while vacationing, struggling to enjoy the sights while steering clear of the sun’s piercing rays. However, there’s no reason to let the high temperatures stop you from...

Tongan Proverbs: Wisdom, Stories & Cultural Significance

by Mikaele | Jul 15, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Tonga

Throughout history people all over the world have used proverbs — a general statement of truth or advice drawn from observations of surroundings or actions. For example, one of the best-known English-language proverbs, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” means...

Whare Tupuna: Symbolism, Origins & Cultural Significance

by Mikaele | Jun 20, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia

The Maori whare tupuna or ancestral meeting house that dominates the Aotearoa Village is perhaps the most symbolic structure in the entire Polynesian Cultural Center. ‘These buildings memorialize great leaders’ Kim Makekau, Aotearoa Village manager, recently explained...

Hawaii 2019 Global Breadfruit Summit begins October 14!

2019 Moanikeala Hula Festival – a week of celebration and learning

Why Mauna Kea protectors are supported by PCC

5 ways to keep cool at the Polynesian Cultural Center

Tongan Proverbs: Wisdom, Stories & Cultural Significance

Whare Tupuna: Symbolism, Origins & Cultural Significance

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