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PCC’s Sione Milford: Immersed in Tongan culture

by Nina Jones | May 1, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, Samoa, Tonga

The Polynesian Cultural Center recently participated in a media blitz on the U.S. East coast that included our Tongan Culture Ambassador Sione Milford. We think you will enjoy meeting him, too. But first, there’s something even many native Tongans don’t realize about...

Meet Tupua, our Senior Master of Ceremonies

by Nina Jones | Mar 9, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai’i Travel Tips, Samoa

Tall, dark, handsome, killer smile, mellifluous voice, perfect diction, great stage presence, and more: Chances are if you’ve been to the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Alii Luau in the past three years, you’ve already met our Senior Master of Ceremonies, Tupua Ainuu....

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...

Samoan Gardening

by Nina Jones | May 5, 2016 | Cultures of Polynesia, Samoa

Before Europeans arrived in our islands, Samoans typically subsisted on farming and fishing. Breadfruit, banana, taro, giant taro and, of course, coconuts are the most common food crops, and are still cultivated today. When trading with other islands became more...

Coconut Tree Climbing – Samoan Style!

by Guest Blogger | Sep 22, 2015 | Cultures of Polynesia, Samoa

* Editor’s Note: Before trying this exercise, we suggest you be in the best physical shape possible, be of Polynesian descent and if necessary, have a physical check-up (just kidding, well maybe not because this skill is dangerous!). Recently my wife called a...

No Walls, No Problem: Life In a Samoan Village

by Guest Blogger | Sep 17, 2015 | Cultures of Polynesia, Samoa

Talofa! Welcome to the Nu’u. This is where the “Happy People” of Samoa work, live, and celebrate. A courtyard is surrounded by high, domed structures favored by Samoans. Heavy tropical rain runs easily off the durable sugarcane roofs supported by tall posts. Each...

PCC’s Sione Milford: Immersed in Tongan culture

Meet Tupua, our Senior Master of Ceremonies

Roasting Turkey, Polynesian Style!

Samoan Gardening

Coconut Tree Climbing – Samoan Style!

No Walls, No Problem: Life In a Samoan Village

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