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...Tongan Proverbs: Wisdom, Stories & Cultural Significance
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
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
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,...
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