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5 family friendly activities on O‘ahu
Finding family friendly Oahu activities that everyone will enjoy, especially the little ones, can be challenging. This blog post provides you 5 things to do with your children on Oahu that will make your entire trip an event to remember.
Mahalo i ka ʻāina: How to respect the culture, island, and locals while enjoying your vacation
Mahalo i ka ʻāina represents a respect and gratitude for the Hawaiian culture. This week Guest Blogger Kirkham Dooley, a student at BYU-Hawaii, helps you to experience this deeper connection and gratitude when you visit our islands
Traditional Samoan Vaifala Pineapple Drink Recipe
Looking for a refreshing drink this summer? Try this easy traditional recipe for Samoan Vaifala an ice cold and tasty pineapple drink which is both vegan friendly and popular throughout the islands.
Polynesian Cultural Center 2022 Summer Updates
There are many great events happening at the Center this summer. First on the list, is our 4th of July Celebration, expanded hours and more!
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Carvers of Polynesia: Fulfilling the Center’s Mission
The members of the Carver’s team include full-time and student employees plus support from some of the most recognized master carvers in the Polynesian world. Together they work to preserve and portray the cultures, arts and crafts of Polynesia.
Working at the Polynesian Cultural Center
We are proud to share an article by Brooke Bruryn, a student from Brigham Young University – Hawaii, where she shared the thoughts and experiences of three student workers from the Polynesian Cultural Center, and how working at the Center enriches their lives and builds their work experiences.
Carvers of Polynesia: Blessed with abundance
Welcome to “Carvers of Polynesia, Part I” where we visit the carvers’ work area at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, Hawaii to learn more about the wood they use to create their Polynesian masterpieces.
Ginger Lime Cooler – hit the refresh button!
Doesn’t something naturally refreshing and delicious sound great in the middle of summer? Try this recipe for our fresh handmade Ginger Lime Cooler. Need to find something quick? There’s a 2nd recipe included that would be ready in a flash and requires only 3 ingredients. Either way, it will definitely become a family favorite!
Fresh Pineapple Salsa from the Polynesian Cultural Center
Part 2 of a true island snack treat. Part 1 is baked ulu chips. Part 2 is this incredibly simple and delicious recipe for Fresh Pineapple Salsa, Part 3 is our Sweet & Spicy Chili Sauce, which is the cornerstone ingredient for this Pineapple Salsa recipe (but also handy to have on-hand for other uses).
Sweet & Spicy Chili Sauce – bring on the heat!
Part 3 of a true island snack treat. Part 1 is baked ulu chips. Part 2 is an incredibly simple and delicious recipe for Fresh Pineapple Salsa, Part 3 is this popular sauce with a bite, which is the cornerstone ingredient for the Pineapple Salsa recipe (but also handy to have on-hand for other uses.)
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