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Kalo (Taro): The Root of Hawaiian Culture

Kalo (Taro): The Root of Hawaiian Culture

by Debra Weitzell | Aug 1, 2025 | Cultures of Polynesia, Eat Polynesia!, Hawai'i, Polynesian Superfoods, Uncategorized

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...
Moanikeala Hula Festival 2024

Moanikeala Hula Festival 2024

by Debra Weitzell | Nov 6, 2024 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i, Uncategorized

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...
Huki Is Back: Crafting Costumes for the Long-awaited Return

Huki Is Back: Crafting Costumes for the Long-awaited Return

by Antoniette Caryl Yee | Sep 6, 2024 | Aotearoa, Fiji, Hawai'i, Huki: A Canoe Celebration, News at the Center, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga, Villages

As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child,” and this couldn’t be truer for the making of the Huki costumes. At the heart of this creative journey is Jesse Allred, the seamstress supervisor at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Despite having no formal...
‘Onipa‘a: Honoring Hawai‘i’s Last Queen Lili‘uokalani

‘Onipa‘a: Honoring Hawai‘i’s Last Queen Lili‘uokalani

by Charlebois Harley | Mar 6, 2023 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i, Hawai’i Travel Tips

‘Onipa‘a: Honoring Hawaiʻi’s Great Queen Lili‘uokalani At the Polynesian Cultural Center, we pride ourselves on providing a fun-filled adventure of culture and learning, a fully unique experience not to be missed. We love offering a day full of hands-on...
Sharing Aloha: Hawaiian words and their meanings

Sharing Aloha: Hawaiian words and their meanings

by Nina S. Jones, Lead Blogger | Feb 14, 2023 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i

This article was prepared from a series developed by Terry Naauao Panee, Hawaiʻi Village Manager at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Each Hawaiian word showcases the grace and respect of this noble culture. We are proud to support the perpetuation and celebration of...
Hukilau Marketplace: Eating International on the North Shore – Part I

Hukilau Marketplace: Eating International on the North Shore – Part I

by Keanu Gauthier | Jan 25, 2023 | Hawai'i, Hawai’i Travel Tips

Eating International cuisine on the North Shore is a delightful treat, and especially so at The Hukilau Marketplace (https://hukilaumarketplace.com/). Come visit this joyful market in beautiful Laie, Oahu, Hawaii, where locals and tourists meet to share the spirit of...
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