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Christmas in Polynesia: Mele and Iosepa

by Nina Jones | Dec 14, 2016 | Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji

Mele and Iosepa’s First Christmas: Introductions Christmas is a special time on the islands. We not only celebrate the joy and magic of the season, we know how to have fun! As a special holiday gift, we have prepared our own Christmas tale. Iosepa is our brave,...

PART III – Pearl Harbor and WWII Histories from La’ie: Mixing It Up in La’ie

by Nina Jones | Nov 28, 2016 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i, News at the Center

SEGMENT III: Mixing It Up In Laie In Part 3 of our series of Laie during World War II, we learn from the recollections of Laverne Pukahi, Joe Ah Quin and Gladys Pualoa Ahuna about how the locals entertained themselves, what it was like to be surrounded by numerous...

Roasting Turkey, Polynesian Style!

by Nina Jones | Nov 18, 2016 | Eat Polynesia!, Samoa

* Cooking by underground oven, or “Imu” is a distinctly Polynesian practice, and boy is it delicious! (Picture courtesy of Mark Weims) Last week I introduced how much turkey is loved here on the islands. This week I would like to showcase how that plays...

PART II – Pearl Harbor and WWII Histories from La’ie: The Military Takes Charge

by Nina Jones | Nov 11, 2016 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i, News at the Center

In Part 2 of our series of La’ie during World War II, we learn from the recollections of Laverne Pukahi Joe Ah Quin and Gladys Pualoa Ahuna how martial law, declared immediately following the Japanese attack that brought the US into World War II, affected the local...

PART I – Pearl Harbor and WWII Histories from La’ie: Finding Refuge From the Storm of December 7, 1941

by Nina Jones | Nov 1, 2016 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i, News at the Center

La’ie In 1941 The town of La’ie sits on the northeast corner of the small Pacific island of Oahu, just a few minutes from the famous beaches of the North Shore. La’ie was established in ancient times as a pu’uhonua, which means sanctuary, or place of refuge....

Tongan Wedding and Funeral Ceremonies: Strength and Honor Through Family Unity

by Nina Jones | Sep 21, 2016 | Cultures of Polynesia, Tonga

As explained on the official website of the Kingdom of Tonga….”family is the central unit of Tongan life.” “Tongan society is guided by four core values, all of which combine to ensure a generous and genuine welcome to visitors to the Kingdom;...

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