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Meke: Traditional Fijian Dance: History, Meaning & Cultural Significance

Meke: Traditional Fijian Dance: History, Meaning & Cultural Significance

by Guest Blogger | Oct 14, 2015 | Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji

When I first saw a Fijian dance at the Polynesian Cultural Center, I thought I would fall asleep. But each time I saw their performance, my appreciation grew for their songs, derua, and dances. I also grew to love the Fijian people. They are so giving, friendly, and...

Colorful Canoe Pageant Honors Polynesian Legacy

by Mikaele | Jun 16, 2015 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji, Hawai'i, News at the Center, Samoa, Tonga

From its very beginning in 1963, the Polynesian Cultural Center has featured traditional canoes and, soon after opening, launched a canoe pageant that remains an important part of our daily program. The canoes and pageant not only pay tribute to the islanders’ ancient...

Christmas in Polynesia: Mele and Iosepa

by Nina Jones | Dec 11, 2014 | Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji

  Episode #7  Sending You Our Holiday Greetings!     Episode #6 “SILENT NIGHT” A Tender Moment of Christmas Love and Joy with Mele and Iosepa Marau na Kerisimasi!  (Merry Christmas – Fiji) Episode #5 “Mele Lets Out Her Inner...
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