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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.
Coconut Bread recipe from the Tahitian Village at the Polynesian Cultural Center!
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.
Oʻahu, North Shore: 5 Things to Know Before You Go
Local BYU-Hawaii student Dallin Williams shares these simple ways to prepare about your North Shore experience. From transportation to the best route to drive; knowing how much time you should plan on, plus how to prepare for island weather to the one thing you just can’t miss.
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Supoesi: Traditional Samoan Recipe
Supoesi is a traditional dessert from Samoa that can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s that versatile and delicious! Samoans make this dish with papaya, but they also can choose bananas (called suafa’i), and coconut (called vaisalo). The other ingredients are coconut milk, tapioca pearls, brown sugar and water with a touch of fresh lemon leaves for flavor. This recipe takes 30 – 40 minutes to prepare.
Skating the North Shore
If you’re cruising around the north shore of Oahu and need a place to gather with your family and friends, look no further. The Banzai Skatepark is a great spot to relax and explore nearby places including the world-famous Banzai Pipeline / ‘Ehukai Beach Park and the Lanikai Pillbox hiking trail.
Preserving Polynesian Cultures in a Commercial World
The Polynesian Cultural Center is more than you expected! It is a special place created to preserve, practice, and share the cultures of 6 distinct islands of Polynesia: Hawaii, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Fiji, Samoa, Tahiti, and Tonga with guests from across the world. The Polynesian Cultural Center honors and respects each island culture and seriously considers the need to balance entertainment and the responsibility to present accurate cultural presentations.
Four Hawaiian Legends Travelers May Want to Know
Guest Blogger Katie Almazan shares three legends specific to the Hawaiian Islands that may prove helpful for visitors who might run into something….or someone … unexpected.
Compare the most popular lūʻaus on Oahu, Hawaii
Trying to decide the best lu`au for your family to attend? The following is a list of the most popular lūʻaus on Oahu and what they have to offer.
Tongan Culture: Act 1 of HĀ: Breath of Life
Mālō e Lelei! The Polynesian Cultural Center is proud of our efforts to preserve and share Polynesian cultures with the millions of visitors who have seen HĀ: Breath of Life. The first act showcases the traditions and values of the Kingdom of Tonga. Enjoy the rhythmic presentation of traditional Tongan drums and dances, such as the Lakalaka, which has been awarded by the United Nations with the title of “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”.
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