Fire Walkers are HOT!!!

by | Apr 3, 2015 | Cultures of Polynesia

www.expeditions.com In 1996, the firewalkers from Fiji were invited to perform and share the art of walking on fire at the Polynesian Cultural Center. For many of us it was our first time witnessing the legendary fire walk. There was a lot of excitement and buzz...
Maoritanga — The Maori Way of Life

Maoritanga — The Maori Way of Life

by | Mar 11, 2015 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia

Māoritanga — Māori culture — is very much alive  Occasionally, a travel writer may describe the Polynesian Cultural Center as a “living museum”: That is, a place where we’ve recreated the past, but that’s not really accurate. Granted, most Polynesians now-a-days live...

Hula Dance History in the Hawaiian Village

by | Jan 20, 2015 | Cultures of Polynesia

Honoring our hula heritage:  Next to aloha and Hawaii, perhaps no other Hawaiian word conjures more imagery of our beautiful islands and friendly people than hula. Kaipo Manoa, our Hawaiian Village manager or “chief,” explains more about our popular dance form. “For...