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...
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 space, complete with a beautiful...Fijian Hairstyle Traditions: Crowning a Legacy of Identity Through Generations
You may have noticed how the Islands of Fiji are represented throughout the Polynesian Cultural Center with an icon of a person rocking an Afro hairstyle. “Afro” is how the world knows it, but in my island home, this hairstyle is a symbol of our identity that has been...
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