Kamehameha the Great: Success through innovation and opportunity
Today the Polynesian Cultural Center honors King Kamehameha the Great on the occasion of the annual state holiday Kamehameha Days, held yearly on June 11th. We are honored to share some of the amazing and innovative ways he achieved the long sought for goal of uniting...
Shaka: The Iconic Hawaiian Gesture and Its Meaning
We are constantly asked about our “Shaka Statue”, a beautiful representation of the father of the Shaka, Hamana Kalili. In today’s blog, Jimmy Mapu, head of Guest Services at the Polynesian Cultural Center, shares a question he received and his...
Maui creates the Islands of Hawaii – a Hawaiian legend
Read all about Maui, one of the most recognized demi-gods throughout the cultures of Polynesia. This is because his tales traveled with the early Polynesian explorers as they moved from island nation to island nation. We at the Polynesian Cultural Center hope you...
LIMU: A simply delicious Hawaiian superfood
The Polynesian Cultural Center is pleased to provide another in their series of traditional Polynesian dishes. Click here to see our other great Polynesian inspired recipes. Written by Nina S. Jones Limu is part of the amazing superfood triangle of the Hawaiian...
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