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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.
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.
We Are Samoa 2023: Event Highlights, Cultural Performances & Traditions
The We Are Samoa Festival was established to perpetuate the values and traditions of Samoan culture through learning and performance, and to increase knowledge, harmony, and respect for one’s self and for others.
Faʻalifu Faʻi: Samoan Green Bananas in Coconut Milk
Fa’alifu Fa’i is a favorite item in Samoa and the Polynesian Cultural Center is proud to share this starchy gem with our readers. The ingredients are simple, as is the preparation. The results are an amazing, savory side dish.
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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.
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 PCC: Highlights, History & Significance
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.
Cultural experiences to engage in on Oʻahu
BYU-Hawaii student and guest blogger Abigail Curnutt shares 3 suggestions to help your family truly experience the cultural beauty of the many people who make Oahu their home.
Traditional Tahitian Coconut Bread Recipe
Specialist Regina Pasi helps us to revise and refresh our popular recipe blog for Tahitian Coconut Bread. Guests from around the world who have visited the Center have been thrilled with this easy, delicious Taste of Polynesia. Now its your turn!
2022 Moanikeala Hula Festival coming 9/31-10/1
We are proud to announce the return of our annual Moanikeala Hula Festival which will be held on Sept. 30 – Oct. 1. Come celebrate Hula with multiple performances, fantastic food and an abundance of Aloha.
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