Favorites in Tahiti

by | Dec 10, 2014 | Cultures of Polynesia, Tahiti

Surprise!  Our Tahitian Village guests love eating free samples  Heitiare Pane’e, our PCC Tahitian Village “chiefess” or manager, reports that sampling faraoa opa’a or traditional Tahitian coconut bread is one of the favorite guest activities in the village. “We...

Tahiti E! Ia Orana!

by | Dec 3, 2014 | Cultures of Polynesia

By Polynesian Cultural Blogger Bobby Akoi, Jr.  Have you ever been to a Polynesian show and watched as the female dancers moved their hips in circles at a crazy fast speed? Do you want to know how they do it?  It’s actually very simple, but it takes a lot of...
A Noble Heritage: Tonga

A Noble Heritage: Tonga

by | Nov 19, 2014 | Cultures of Polynesia, Tonga

Mālō e Lelei, the Tongans say in greeting, as we focus on their village and activities in our November 2014 e-newsletter. Tongan culture is still very much alive, not only here at the Polynesian Cultural Center, but back home in the South Pacific and among our people...