Voyaging this May, the Iosepa tells a story of generational power, respect, and reverence. This magnificent 57-foot double-hulled canoe is ready to set sail. Months of preparation brought us to this day. The melody of the mele (song / chant sung at the beginning of...
Looking for Things to do in Hawaiʻi? The Polynesian Cultural Center was awarded USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Award 2024 for 1st Place in “Best Family Attraction in Hawaiʻi.” Not only does this award put the Polynesian Culture Center at the top for best...
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...
Iosepa, the beautiful 57-foot single-masted waʻa kaulua (double hulled) voyaging canoe – stewarded by BYU–Hawaii and maintained by the Polynesian Cultural Center – is set to launch May 30th from Haleʻiwa Harbor and will be participating in the FestPAC Wa’a...
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