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The Tongan Legend of ʻAhoʻeitu

The Tongan Legend of ʻAhoʻeitu

by Nina Jones | May 2, 2020 | Cultures of Polynesia, Kid Friendly, Tonga

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...

Tongan Proverbs: Wisdom, Stories & Cultural Significance

by Mikaele | Jul 15, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Tonga

Throughout history people all over the world have used proverbs — a general statement of truth or advice drawn from observations of surroundings or actions. For example, one of the best-known English-language proverbs, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” means...

Polynesian Symbolism at PCC: Meaning, Origins & Cultural Insights

by Mikaele | Apr 17, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji, Hawai'i, Samoa, Tonga

Polynesians use symbols to represent ideas, emotions, states of mind, phrases, movements, memories, loved ones and much more. The symbols can be embodied in words, names, carvings, lei, designs, dance, music, and so on. Hawaiians say many such representations have...
13 kids’ activities for the whole family in Hawaii

13 kids’ activities for the whole family in Hawaii

by Nina Jones | Mar 1, 2019 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji, Hawai'i, Hawai’i Travel Tips, Tahiti, Tonga, Villages

For those of you with kids, planning out a vacation can be stressful. We feel you! At the Polynesian Cultural Center, we try to make sure that every member of our ‘ohana (family) is taken care of. Out of the many activities and shows at the Polynesian Cultural Center,...
Get ready for the new HUKI canoe celebration at the Polynesian Cultural Center, Summer 2018

Get ready for the new HUKI canoe celebration at the Polynesian Cultural Center, Summer 2018

by Nina Jones | Mar 10, 2018 | Aotearoa, Fiji, Hawai'i, Huki: A Canoe Celebration, News at the Center, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga

Coming this summer to the Polynesian Cultural Center – a grand new canoe celebration sure to both inspire and entertain. Huki: One ‘ohana sharing aloha will tell the story of how this magical corner of the world has become the showcase of our beautiful...
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...
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