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Crowning Traditions: Fijian Hairstyle: A Legacy of Identity Carried through Generations

by Grace Tueli | Oct 16, 2024 | Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji

You may have noticed how the Islands of Fiji are represented throughout the Polynesian Cultural Center with an icon of a person rocking an Afro hairstyle. “Afro” is how the world knows it, but in my island home, this hairstyle is a symbol of our identity that has been...
The Return of “Huki: A Canoe Celebration”

The Return of “Huki: A Canoe Celebration”

by Antoniette Caryl Yee | Oct 15, 2024 | Cultures of Polynesia, Huki: A Canoe Celebration, News at the Center

After 4 years of anticipation, the Polynesian Cultural Center launched Huki: A Canoe Celebration once again on August 9, 2024. From the moment the guests arrive at the south lagoon, they are greeted with an immersive pre-show experience that sets the stage for the...
Hukilau Store at Old Lāʻie Bay

Hukilau Store at Old Lāʻie Bay

by Debra Weitzell | Sep 6, 2024 | Cultures of Polynesia, Kid Friendly, Marketplace, News at the Center

There’s something new at Hukilau Marketplace! It is a clothing shop that offers T-shirts and other items unique to this store. It also embraces the rich history of the hukilau in Lāʻie. The Hukilau Store at Old Lāʻie Bay occupies 1400 square feet in a building that...
VIP Visitor in Fiji: Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu visits the Center

VIP Visitor in Fiji: Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu visits the Center

by Debra Weitzell | Sep 6, 2024 | Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji, News at the Center

On Monday, August 19, 2024, the Polynesian Cultural Center was honored to host one of the three paramount chiefs of Fiji and his delegation. After attending a climate change conference on Palau in Micronesia, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, the Speaker to the Parliament of...
5 Instagram Worthy Backdrops at the Center

5 Instagram Worthy Backdrops at the Center

by Brooklyn Macdonald | Feb 15, 2024 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai’i Travel Tips

The Polynesian Cultural Center is in the bright town of Lāʻie, where visitors will experience a day of beauty and culture. You will find unique cultural architecture, and meaningful designs set in serene tropical backdrops.   This blog highlights the top 5 Instagram...
A Historic Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Polynesian Cultural Center

A Historic Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Polynesian Cultural Center

by Nina Jones | Oct 24, 2023 | Cultures of Polynesia, News at the Center

We hope that you enjoy this overview of the historic 60th Anniversary of our beloved Polynesian Cultural Center. Please note that we have included links throughout this article to any recorded ‘livefeed’ event or for extra information on various speakers and subjects...
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