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Historic Moments in Lāʻie: 5 Key Events & Cultural Significance
Guest Blogger Hailey Christensen shares five Historic Moments in Laie History that may prove helpful for visitors who are interested in knowing about the little town of Laie. Including the famous Polynesian Cultural Center, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, Laie Hawaii Temple, Hukilau Beach, and Lanihuli Home.
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.
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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.
2019 Polynesian football players honored
As we celebrate the accomplishments of the inductees, we are quickly reminded by what guiding principles allowed them to make it thus far. Culture, family and a deep connection and appreciation to one’s roots have helped the inductees make a lasting impact in the hearts and minds of all those who know them. It is their families, communities and cultures that are honored along with these men. PFHOF is a way to honor the past and draw strength from it. It’s a way to say we are making our mark on history. Our culture makes us the people and players we are! Our culture and our very being are inseparable.
2019 Christmas at the Hukilau Marketplace photo album!
The Polynesian Cultural Center’s 2019 Christmas at the Hukilau Marketplace was a roaring success! Combining some old favorites with some exciting new offerings proved to be a great experience for both tourists and locals alike. A lot of our vendors put up their own decorations, offered seasonal menu items and even contributed in our 12 Days of Christmas giveaways on social media-which were a big hit!
Pounders Restaurant announces changes for 2020!
Changes have come to Pounders Restaurant, and we want to share the news! Hukilau Marketplace announces our new Chef, President (Prez) T. Galeaˈi and General Manager, Dede Alo. We were able to sit down with each of them and learn more about their unique perspectives along with their vision for Pounders in the coming year.
Christmas at the Hukilau Marketplace, 2019 Events
This year’s events are designed to let bring the spirit of Christmas alive on the North Shore!
Polynesian Cultural Center’s hoike celebrates Lāʻie temple centennial with hula
“Many thanks go to countless hands who helped put this production into order.” He described all of their contributions as “a humble offering through our cultural lens to the beauty, joy and sacredness of the Laie temple. My hope as a kumu hula is that we can leave a mark for our children, so that they will know how much we cherish the temple.”
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