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PCC’s Sione Milford: Immersed in Tongan culture

by Nina Jones | May 1, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, Samoa, Tonga

The Polynesian Cultural Center recently participated in a media blitz on the U.S. East coast that included our Tongan Culture Ambassador Sione Milford. We think you will enjoy meeting him, too. But first, there’s something even many native Tongans don’t realize about...

Meet Tupua, our Senior Master of Ceremonies

by Nina Jones | Mar 9, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai’i Travel Tips, Samoa

Tall, dark, handsome, killer smile, mellifluous voice, perfect diction, great stage presence, and more: Chances are if you’ve been to the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Alii Luau in the past three years, you’ve already met our Senior Master of Ceremonies, Tupua Ainuu....

PCC celebrates 27th annual Moanikeala Hula Festival

by Nina Jones | Mar 8, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia

As it has for the past several years, the Polynesian Cultural Center hosted its annual Moanikeala Hula Festival on February 4, 2017, in a perfect setting — under the monkeypod tree in the Hawaiian Village. PCC’s current kumu hula [or hula master teacher] Pomaika’i...

Native Hawaiian Plants at PCC’s Hawaii Village

by Nina Jones | Feb 17, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia

The Hawaiian Islands are an archipelago of 8 major islands and multiple small outcroppings. They are considered the most isolated land mass on earth. Very few native plants have survived the invasion of foreign ornamental and crop vegetation. The Hawaii Village at the...

Polynesia is for Families!

by Nina Jones | Jan 20, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai’i Travel Tips, Villages

Far more than a museum One of the greatest strengths of the many Polynesian countries represented here at the Polynesian Cultural Center is their love and commitment to their families. It is evident in the activities and presentations throughout the Center, as well as...
How to Easily Remove Coconut “Meat” From the Shell

How to Easily Remove Coconut “Meat” From the Shell

by Mikaele | Jan 2, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia

  How to remove coconut “meat” from the shell Millions of people have enjoyed the coconut demonstrations in the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Samoan Village. The young men — who do all the cooking, you may remember — make it look so easy; but once you’re back home...
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