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Red Prawns Legend of Vatulele: Myth, Meaning & Fijian Symbolism

Red Prawns Legend of Vatulele: Myth, Meaning & Fijian Symbolism

by Nina Jones | Apr 7, 2020 | Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji

The following legend has numerous versions. We took ours from the former Island Manager of the Fiji Village at the Polynesian Cultural Center, Inoke Suguturaga. There is an ancient story about the beautiful daughter of a chief. Her name, Yalewan-ni-Cagi-Bula, means...
Iraia Bailey: Language is the essence of culture

Iraia Bailey: Language is the essence of culture

by Cari Phung | Mar 2, 2020 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia

Iraia Bailey, originally from Aotearoa (New Zealand), is currently working as a cultural ambassador for the Island of Aotearoa at the Polynesian Cultural Center (Center). He conveys his love for his culture to all he meets. After many years on the journey to...
Kalo & Poi Making with Lono Logan: Tradition, Process & Cultural Meaning

Kalo & Poi Making with Lono Logan: Tradition, Process & Cultural Meaning

by Mikaele | Nov 26, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i

The Polynesian Cultural Center’s kalo consultant The significance of poi in Hawaiian culture cannot be understated. It is still very much an important and favorite food for many modern Hawaiians and can be purchased in most local grocery stores. Meet Lono Logan, a...
Hawaii  2019 Global Breadfruit Summit begins October 14!

Hawaii 2019 Global Breadfruit Summit begins October 14!

by Nina Jones | Oct 11, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i, News at the Center

To Register for the 2019 Global Breadfruit Summit, CLICK HERE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PACIFIC BUSINESS CENTER PROGRAM HAWAII 2019 GLOBAL BREADFRUIT SUMMIT: THE ROAD TO DUBAI, 2020 WORLD EXPOSITION PACIFIC MICRO SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES OCTOBER 14-17, 2019  ...
2019 Moanikeala Hula Festival – a week of celebration and learning

2019 Moanikeala Hula Festival – a week of celebration and learning

by Mikaele | Oct 1, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i, News at the Center

  People all over the world love Hawaiian hula dancing, and serious hula dancers have much respect for their kumu (teachers). Haumana or students join halau (schools) based on the styles, traditions and reputation of the kumu. In Hawaii, it’s common for some...
Why Mauna Kea protectors are supported by PCC

Why Mauna Kea protectors are supported by PCC

by Mikaele | Aug 10, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i, News at the Center

Many of our visitors wonder what the Ku Kia’i Mauna demonstrations on Mauna Kea are about and what the Polynesian Cultural Center’s position is on this issue. President and CEO Alfred Grace met with PCC employees on July 25, 2019, in the Hawaiian Journey Theater...
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