Moanikeala Hula Festival 2024
It’s not often Iosepa is moved out of its berth to make way for other things, but on October 5, 2024, that happened. The occasion was the 33rd Annual Moanikeala Hula Festival. Our Hawaiian Village transformed into a full-on performance space, complete with a beautiful...Fijian Hairstyle Traditions: Crowning a Legacy of Identity Through Generations
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”
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
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...
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