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Steel Guitar: Origins, Technique & Musical Significance in Polynesia

by Mikaele | Oct 16, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i

The steel guitar legacy begins in Laie The Polynesian Cultural Center has a unique connection to the Hawaiian steel guitar: Its inventor was born in Laie, home of the PCC, in 1874. Young Joseph Kekukuupenaokamehamehakanaiaupuni Apuakehau, who shortened his stage name...
Mango ʻOtai: Traditional Tongan Fruit Drink Recipe

Mango ʻOtai: Traditional Tongan Fruit Drink Recipe

by Nina Jones | Sep 29, 2017 | Eat Polynesia!, Tonga

Island breezes, coconut trees, waves lapping on a sandy beach. This must be paradise, yes? But even paradise can get a bit warm, so a special part of any visit to our beautiful island home includes a refreshing drink known locally as Otai. One year ago we shared the...

Polynesian Cultural Center Review: Through an Aussie’s Eyes

by Guest Blogger | Sep 12, 2017 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia, Ha: Breath of Life, Hawai'i, Hawai’i Travel Tips, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga, Villages

As much as we like telling the world about visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center, we LOVE it when we can share the experiences of our guests. Here is a great blog by Helena Kreis, an aspiring travel blogger from Australia (http://www.throughanaussieseyes.com)....

PCC Pioneer Cy Bridges Receives Chanter Award

by Mikaele | Sep 5, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i, News at the Center

The Moanalua Gardens Foundation, which sponsors the annual Prince Lot Hula Festival, presented widely respected Hawaiian culture expert and Polynesian Cultural Center retiree Cy Bridges with its inaugural Nāmakahelu Oli master chanter’s award at the Iolani Palace...

Visit Laie: New website explores Oahu’s north shore treasure!

by Mikaele | Aug 30, 2017 | Hawai'i, News at the Center

With the growing strength of the Hawaii tourism market over the past several years and the recent completion of a new hotel here, a hui or organization of businesses and visitor-related activities in-and-around Laie has come together to support a new destination...
The Village Approach: Māori Child Rearing

The Village Approach: Māori Child Rearing

by Nina Jones | Aug 12, 2017 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia

It takes a village Māori culture is built upon the premise that…“Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari, he toa takitini” (“my achievements are not of myself, but because of the many”.) Māori culture personifies the belief that “it takes a village to raise a...
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