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Discover the Māori Legend of Rātā and the Enchanted Tree
The Polynesian Cultural Center is honored to share this ancient Māori legend of Rata and the lessons he learns while preparing waka taua (war canoe) for battle.
Waikīkī to Lāʻie – 35 miles and a world apart
The first place most people plan to visit when visiting Hawai‘i is the famous Waikīkī strip. Learn the history and the great selection of things to do along one of the most famous beaches in the world.
World Fireknife Championship 2023 – Junior and Intermediate Division
Wednesday, May 6, 2023, started off with a bang as the 30th Annual World Fireknife Championships opened with the 2023 Junior and Intermediate World Fireknife competitors.
Women of the World Fireknife Championship, 2023
Samoan culture has many powerful women leaders, so it is no surprise that the number of young women competing in the Word Fireknife Champsionships keep rising. May 10, 2023 was a special night for women’s sports as the Polynesian Cultural Center welcomed five amazing female warriors to the stage during the 30th Annual World Fireknife Competition, 2023 – Women’s Division.
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Understanding the International Date Line
In honor of this week’s New Years celebration, we decided to highlight the unique experience of New Years across our Pacific island homes. What makes it so different is the fact that the International Date Line cuts through the middle of the area termed “Polynesia”. See how that all works and learn about some traditions across the islands.
Paifala: Samoan Pineapple Pie Recipe
Paifala/Pai Fala is a wonderful handheld version of a pineapple pie popular in Samoa. You will find them served at many bakeries and food trucks. Once you have one, you’ll be craving it for ever after. We can help with this traditional recipe with step-by-step instructions. Come enjoy the flavors of Polynesia with our Eat Polynesia blog series.
Polynesian Christmas Traditions: Meaning, Stories & Cultural Celebrations
Family, love, unity, and renewal are common themes shared across the Pacific islands during Christmas celebrations. Quinney Suaava shares various and similar Christmas traditions practiced in the islands of Polynesia. Read more!
2022 Christmas at the Hukilau Marketplace Schedule
Our 2022 Christmas at the Hukilau Marketplace is about to begin! Blogger Quinney Suava shares more about the music, the games, the times and the dates. This is definitely an event your family does not want miss!!!
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!
Hawaiʻi Vacation Do’s and Don’ts
The Polynesian Cultural Center is a strong supporter of preservation and restoration efforts across our islands. Hawaiʻi is an eco-center of ocean, island and volcanic importance. By following these guidelines, we invite you to become a part of the solutions put in place to allow our islands to thrive.
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