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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!!!
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Local Gems: 10 Best Oʻahu Dining Experiences in 2022
We’ve selected 10 popular dining spots from across the island of Oahu sure to give you an authentic feel for the diversity of style and taste Hawaii.
The 2022 Empower Your Dreams Competition Winners
A group of student workers from the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Marketing Department were awarded first place at the 2022 Empower Your Dreams Competition at BYU- Hawaii.
Discover the Top 10 North Shore Adventures in Oahu
Looking for adventure on your next visit to Oahu? You can find lots of great activities here on the beautiful North Shore. We’ve compiled a list of places for food, exercise, fun and romance that stretches from the far eastern corner to the far west end of the North Shore to be sure that you can build the perfect itinerary for you.
The 29th Annual World Fireknife Championship is coming in May!
The Polynesian Cultural Center is proud to announce the 29th Annual World Fireknife Competition and We Are Samoa Festival on May 7, 8, 11 and 12th, 2022. Competitors from around the world come to compete in this epic competition. However, only one leaves as the World Fireknife Championship.
Supoesi: Traditional Samoan Papaya Dessert 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.
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