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2023 World Fireknife Championship Results

2023 World Fireknife Championship Results

Celebrating their 30th year in a big way, the World Fireknife Competition crowned this year’s champion on May 11, 2023. Congratulations Falaniko Penesa, now winner of the 2017, 2019, and 2023 competitions and Fa’afetai to all of our competitors, judges, staff and supporters.

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Best Lūʻau on Oʻahu: Aliʻi Lūʻau

Best Lūʻau on Oʻahu: Aliʻi Lūʻau

The top of every visitor’s list when visiting Oahu is to attend a great lūʻau. Harley Charlebois highlights all of the reasons why the Ali’i Lūʻau is your best bet, with a day full of culture, music, education, and beauty. Topped off by an elegant Hawaiian themed musical program, “Onipa’a: A Tribute to Queen Liliokualani”, this is definitely an experience you will not want to miss!

Celebrate Christmas 2022 at the Hukilau Marketplace this season!

Celebrate Christmas 2022 at the Hukilau Marketplace this season!

Announcing this year’s activities for our Christmas 2022 at the Hukilau Marketplace. The Marketplace, which sits at the entrance to the Polynesian Cultural Center in beautiful Lāʻie, Oʻahu, has celebrated the holiday season in a big way ever since they opened in 2015. Come feel the Holiday Aloha December 16–23, with free music, games, nativity, the popular Keiki Train Ride, and our annual Snow Day! Read this week’s blog to learn more!

Cultural Exhibits at the Polynesian Cultural Center: A Tour of the 6 Island Villages

Cultural Exhibits at the Polynesian Cultural Center: A Tour of the 6 Island Villages

Along with the music, dance and hands-on activities throughout the Polynesian Cultural Center there are a number of detailed exhibits sure to widen your understanding and appreciation of our beautiful island cultures. Quinney Suaava provides a great overview of what you’ll find during your visit.

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