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Remembering Pulefano Galea’i: A mentor to many, a friend to all
The Polynesian Cultural Center wishes to honor the life of service of Pulefano Galeai, who passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Castle Hospital in Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii, USA. This article contains an in-depth biography, photos and tributes from many of his friends and colleagues.
Fiji-Indian Chicken Curry Roti Wrap
Indian influences have elevated Fijian cuisine with their special blend of spices and fire! This month we highlight the popular dish “Chicken Curry” wrapped in a fresh, warm roti. Learn through step-by-step instructions how to prepare this popular dish.
The 28th Annual World Fireknife Championship Results
The Polynesian Cultural Center hosted the 28th Annual World Fireknife Championship on April 28th and May 5th. Both competitors and audience alike were excited for this chance to gather after the unprecedented cancelation of last year’s competition. Health and Safety measures were taken on account of the current Covid-19 pandemic. In the Junior Division, Joe Milford of Punaluu won first place. Elway Tora of Laie placed 2nd and Vincent Galeai of Laie placed 3rd. in the Intermediate Division, the 1st place winner was Isaako Milford of Punaluu. His brother Toaalii Milford of Punaluu followed by coming in 2nd place with Kekai Nielsen-Cabacason of Kaneohe in 3rd. For the Men’s Division, Hale Motuapuaka of Aiea was crowned the champion for the 28th Annual World Fireknife Championship. Mikaele Oloa of Waialua took 2nd place and Kepanipaa Damaso of Waikoloa, Hawaii placed 3rd.
Return to the Polynesian Cultural Center!!!
Return to the Polynesian Cultural Center. With six Polynesian Islands, the award winning Ali’i Luau, a new buffet dining option and our amazing evening show, “HA: Breath of Life” our guests are sure to have a memorable experience they will be talking about for years!
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Hawai’i students keep Samoan traditions alive
Hundreds of Hawaii high school students participated in 27th-annual We Are Samoa festival at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie.
2019 Fireknife: Women, junior, and intermediate winners
Winners of the women’s, intermediate, and junior divisions in the Polynesian Cultural Center’s 2019 Samoan World Fireknife Championships.
Penesa wins 2019 World Fireknife Championship title
Falaniko Penesa of Samoa, by way of Disneyland Hong Kong, won the 2019 Polynesian Cultural Center’s World Fireknife Championship title in Hawaii.
A one-of-a-kind hands-on Polynesian cooking experience
Using a traditional Samoan umu (fire pit), guests now have the opportunity to fully immerse themselves into the Polynesian culture by preparing their very own home-cooked island meal! Our host, Creasepaul, thoroughly guides you through each step from beginning to end. As a native of Samoa, Creasepaul grew up learning how to efficiently live off the land and helped prepare fresh, healthy food for his family. After all, it is Samoan custom that men do the cooking! While the rocks in the umu are heating up, you’ll learn the proper way to prepare various Samoan cuisines including taro, green bananas, breadfruit, and even coconut-cream dishes such as palusami and fai’ai eleni.
World Fireknife Competition
Ticket information and schedules are available for the 2019 Fireknife Competition held at the Polynesian Cultural Ceneter! New features are on the website, including a link to our live stream.
Samoan Family Traditions: The Sacred Duty of Brothers in Samoa
In the Samoan culture, a brother is always supposed to protect his sister, as reflected in the old Samoan saying “The pupil of a brother’s eye is his sister”.
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