Stories Of Polynesia and Beyond
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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!
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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 Ha Breath of Life: Meaning, Myth & Tradition
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”.
Pounders Restaurant: Menu Highlights, Local Flavors & Dining Experience
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Summer Drinks for Families
A fun and delicious list of easy summer cooler recipes perfect for the entire family. Whether you like is healthy, fruity, slushy or all of the above, you’ll find something delicious in this article printed with permission from Porch Group and authored by Hermann Semano.
The Spirit of Polynesia, The Spirit of Home
One of our student employees from Taiwan shares his experiences as a tour guide for the Polynesian Cultural Center and how sharing the island cultures brings people together from across the world.
Wahine Women Surfers: History, Achievements & Cultural Impact
This article provides information on three historical women from Hawaii who sacrificed, loved, triumphed and inspired – and in the midst of it all, showed the strength it took to become a wahine – a woman of the surf. Each were from a different time, but their contributions equal in strength and intelligence.
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