The Māori Legend of Rata, and the Enchanted Tree
Note: Different Māori communities have varying adaptations of this legend. We respectfully submit a version based off of Chapter 7 from the 1855 publication POLYNESIAN MYTHOLOGY & ANCIENT TRADITIONAL HISTORY OF THE NEW ZEALANDERS AS FURNISHED BY THEIR PRIESTS AND...
The 30th Annual We Are Samoa Festival 2023: A Day of Celebration
The We Are Samoa Festival was established to perpetuate the values and traditions of Samoan culture through learning and performance, and to increase knowledge, harmony, and respect for one’s self and for others. We Are Samoa Festival 2023, held May 6,...
Samoan Language: Proverbs for Family and Community
Celebrating Samoan Language Talofa from the Samoan Village and all of us here at the Polynesian Cultural Center. We love to take every opportunity to highlight the uniquely beautiful cultures we represent at the Center and what better way to learn a culture then...
Māori Culture: Act 3 of HĀ: Breath of Life
“In the Land of the Long White Cloud, Aotearoa, every breath is new life. Seasons change, the winds blow, and family’s love lets the child rise high, look far, dream big. Tomorrow is coming, Mana, and you must run to meet it. Soon you will be a man.” -Excerpt from HĀ:...
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