The People of the Sea: New Zealands’s Ngāti Wai Tribe
My oldest grandson is a mix of a lot of ethnicities–he is, on one half–Maori, Tongan, Hawaiian, Chinese, Samoan with traces of Fijian and on the other half a European mix from Norway to the Netherlands. His name reflects this mixture, influenced by his...
Kalo (Taro): The Root of Hawaiian Culture
The air smells of earthiness: the scent of green growing things mingles with the mustiness of a loʻi, the wetland ecosystem in which many varieties of kalo grow. A mahiʻai kalo (kalo farmer) and his haumāna (student) patiently tend the plants, treading the bog-like...
Your Guide to a Multi-Day Adventure at the Polynesian Cultural Center
When you buy tickets to the Polynesian Cultural Center, you may notice an offer that is extended. With the purchase of any Islands of Polynesia or full-day package, you can continue to enjoy the villages for up to three consecutive business days after your initial...
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