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Celebrating July 4th and the King Kamehameha Parade Polynesian style!
Staff bloggers Quinney Suaava and Harley Charlebrois worked together to share this article for about our 4th of July event held at the Hukilau Marketplace and our participation in the yearly King Kamehameha Day Parade in Oahu.
Celebrate the spirit of diversity here at the Polynesian Cultural Center
Student and Guest Blogger Kaiwen Cheng shared that the spirit of diversity here at the Polynesian Cultural Center makes this place so unique and beautiful.
5 Romantic Activities for Couples at the Polynesian Cultural Center
Guest Blogger, Zhanwei Ou (Jovy) shared 5 Romantic Activities for couples to experience at the Polynesian Cultural Center. A perfect escape for your tropical romance.
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.
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Preserving art thru student carvers: Part III of Carvers of Polynesia
In Part 3 – “Preserving the art of Polynesia” of our series on the Carvers of the Polynesian Cultural Center, we meet the student employees – three young men from diverse backgrounds who feel blessed to be members of the team. The senior carvers are dedicated to making sure that all three apprentices learn not only how to carve, but how to live the life of a carver – dedicated to the years of hard work and sacrifice that will be required of them, humble enough to realize the weight upon them to represent and protect the Polynesian culture, and confident enough to stretch far beyond what they think they are capable of. Clearly this is a rare opportunity to step out of the formal classroom and into the guidance of masters of their field.
Hanneman’s Tropical Banana Bread: A Taste of Polynesian Flavors
Eat Polynesia! is proud to share this easy to make tropical banana bread recipe with the surprising taste of chocolate chips and coconut – plus a simple gaze added to the top, courtesy of Peggy Hannemann, of Seven Brothers Burgers.
Shaka: The Iconic Hawaiian Gesture and Its Meaning
Have you heard about Hamana Kalili? If you’ve ever seen the Hawaiian shaka sign where you put out your thumb and pinky finger, curl your middle three fingers and wave your hand, then you’ll enjoy this story about a great but humble man connected to one of the most recognized ‘waves’ in the world!
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.
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