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Skating the North Shore
If you’re cruising around the north shore of Oahu and need a place to gather with your family and friends, look no further. The Banzai Skatepark is a great spot to relax and explore nearby places including the world-famous Banzai Pipeline / ‘Ehukai Beach Park and the Lanikai Pillbox hiking trail.
Preserving Polynesian Cultures in a Commercial World
The Polynesian Cultural Center is more than you expected! It is a special place created to preserve, practice, and share the cultures of 6 distinct islands of Polynesia: Hawaii, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Fiji, Samoa, Tahiti, and Tonga with guests from across the world. The Polynesian Cultural Center honors and respects each island culture and seriously considers the need to balance entertainment and the responsibility to present accurate cultural presentations.
Hawaiian Legends Every Traveler Should Know
Guest Blogger Katie Almazan shares three legends specific to the Hawaiian Islands that may prove helpful for visitors who might run into something….or someone … unexpected.
Compare the most popular lūʻaus on Oahu, Hawaii
Trying to decide the best lu`au for your family to attend? The following is a list of the most popular lūʻaus on Oahu and what they have to offer.
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Why Mauna Kea protectors are supported by PCC
Our visitors wonder what the Ku Kia’i Mauna demonstrations on Mauna Kea are about and what the Polynesian Cultural Center’s position is on this issue.
5 ways to keep cool at the Polynesian Cultural Center
There’s no reason to let the high temperatures stop you from making the most of your visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) and the opportunity to explore the rich heritage of the Pacific Islands. Here are five tips to beat the heat while on your trip to one of Hawai’i’s most popular attractions.
Tongan Proverbs: Wisdom, Stories & Cultural Significance
Fakatu’amelie ki he ‘ete taonga ‘oku tautau i he fu’u telie.
Top 5 North Shore Hikes on O‘ahu
Looking for a great way to burn some calories before spending the day at the Polynesian Cultural Center? The North Shore of O‘ahu provides amazing trails that allow you to see the beautiful island and sneak another delicious açaí bowl or serving of kalua pork.
Whare Tupuna: Symbolism, Origins & Cultural Significance
The Maori whare tupuna or ancestral meeting house is perhaps the most symbolically rich structure at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, Hawaii.
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.
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