Kamehameha the Great: Success through innovation and opportunity
Today the Polynesian Cultural Center honors King Kamehameha the Great on the occasion of the annual state holiday Kamehameha Days, held yearly on June 11th. We are honored to share some of the amazing and innovative ways he achieved the long sought for goal of uniting...
Preserving art thru student carvers: Part III of Carvers of Polynesia
Preserving the art of Polynesia In Part 3 of our series on the Carvers of the Polynesian Cultural Center we meet the student carvers – three young men from diverse backgrounds who feel blessed to be members of the team. The senior carvers are dedicated to making...
Shaka: The Iconic Hawaiian Gesture and Its Meaning
We are constantly asked about our “Shaka Statue”, a beautiful representation of the father of the Shaka, Hamana Kalili. In today’s blog, Jimmy Mapu, head of Guest Services at the Polynesian Cultural Center, shares a question he received and his...
Carvers of Polynesia: Fulfilling the Center’s Mission
We are pleased to present Fulfilling the Center’s Mission – Part II of our interview with Raymond Mokiao who shares some interesting insights regarding our remarkably talented Polynesian Cultural Center carvers. Perpetuating the arts and crafts of...
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