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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.
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The tale of the turtle and the shark – a Samoan legend
Samoan legend tells of a blind woman and her daughter who were seeking food and refuge and their transformation into a turtle and a shark.
Maui creates the Islands of Hawaii – a Hawaiian legend
A quick legend on how Maui made the Hawaiian islands
The Red Prawns of Vatulele – a Fijian legend
Enjoy this Fijian legend, “The Red Prawns of Vatulele” from the Polynesian Cultural Center
The Polynesian Cultural Center leads the way in uncertain times
During this unplanned break, the Polynesian Cultural Center is not sitting back and letting opportunities pass us by. While following the very important social distancing standards established by the Centers of Disease Control (CDC), we are addressing projects that have had to be placed on hold in the past. We are preparing for bigger and better services to you, our ohana.
Iraia Bailey: Language is the essence of culture
“Language is the window that gives you a peek into the world [your ancestors] lived in.”
LIMU: A simply delicious Hawaiian superfood
Traditionally used as a seasoning for poke or green salads, as a garnish for stew, or simply as a side dish, limu is packed with fresh nutrition.
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