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...
The Tongan Legend of ʻAhoʻeitu
We are pleased to present the, an ancient tale of a half human/half god who travels to his father’s exalted kingdom to find his family. This story, filled with drama and lessons learned, is from the Islands of Tonga There once was a god in the sky named Tangaloa...
Tiare Flower Legend of Tahiti: Myth, Meaning & Polynesian Symbolism
Let me tell you about the magnificent tiare flower. The ma’ohi, more commonly known as Tiare Tahiti, is the favorite flower of the Creation Gods. According to Tahitian legend, the tiare flower was created by Atea, the Oceanic God of Creation with assistance from Tane,...
The Māori Legend of How the Kiwi Lost Its Wings
The national symbol of New Zealand is the Kiwi bird. They are pictured on the country’s postage stamps. New Zealanders call themselves “Kiwis”. The Kiwi fruit is a major horticultural export from New Zealand. The New Zealand dollar is even nicknamed “the...
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