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Women now have their own division at the 2019 World Fireknife Championship

Women now have their own division at the 2019 World Fireknife Championship

by Mikaele | Jan 8, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Samoa

Exciting addition to 2019 World Fireknife Championship “Soon after the Polynesian Cultural Center’s 2018 World Fireknife Championship competition ended last May, we began preparing to make the 27th annual competition from May 8-11, 2019, even...
David Hannemann Remembered as a Legacy of Love

David Hannemann Remembered as a Legacy of Love

by Nina Jones | Oct 19, 2018 | Cultures of Polynesia

For this month’s article, we would like to recognize a true champion to the Polynesian Cultural Center, Tausilinu’u David Hannemann, who passed away on October 9th at the age of 92. Uncle David has been our friend, our adviser, and our spiritual example for so...
How To Make Coconut Oil And Why Fijians Love It

How To Make Coconut Oil And Why Fijians Love It

by Mikaele | Sep 8, 2018 | Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji

“The [coconut] oil is something we still use until today in different parts of Fiji for a lot of things in our culture — cooking, body lotion, medicine and healing wounds among them. For example, our people mixed it with charcoal and used it to help tattooing heal...
Choosing a ukulele? Here’s what you need to know

Choosing a ukulele? Here’s what you need to know

by Guest Blogger | Jul 25, 2018 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i

Ukuleles of various size and pricing are available at the Polynesian Cultural Center. We find many people seeking advice on choosing their ukulele.  For those of you who can’t come personally, our online outlet, The Hawaii Store, also provides many options. To help...
Cook Islands return to the Polynesian Cultural Center – June 18 – July 19, 2018!

Cook Islands return to the Polynesian Cultural Center – June 18 – July 19, 2018!

by Nina Jones | Jun 8, 2018 | Cultures of Polynesia

  The Polynesian Cultural Center is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our friends from the Cook Islands again this summer from June 18 – July 19, 2018. “We were greatly honored last summer to host cultural representatives from the Cook...
Huilua Fishpond in Kahana Bay: Explore the beauty and history of ancient Hawaii fishing practices

Huilua Fishpond in Kahana Bay: Explore the beauty and history of ancient Hawaii fishing practices

by Nina Jones | Mar 28, 2018 | Cultures of Polynesia

The Huilua Fishpond, is an authentic example of ancient Hawaiian aquaculture. You will find the loko i’a (fishpond in Hawaiian) as you approach the south side of Kahana Bay. The parking just off the highway consists of just a handful of spaces. You will need to take a...
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