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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...
Discover the Māori Legend of Rātā and the Enchanted Tree

Discover the Māori Legend of Rātā and the Enchanted Tree

by Nina Jones | Jul 14, 2023 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia

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...
We Are Samoa 2023: Event Highlights, Cultural Performances & Traditions

We Are Samoa 2023: Event Highlights, Cultural Performances & Traditions

by Nina Jones | May 15, 2023 | Cultures of Polynesia, News at the Center, Samoa

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

Samoan Language: Proverbs for Family and Community

by Charlebois Harley | Apr 28, 2023 | Cultures of Polynesia, Samoa

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

Māori Culture: Act 3 of HĀ: Breath of Life

by Charlebois Harley | Apr 18, 2023 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia, Ha: 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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