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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.
Hannemans Tropical Banana Bread
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.
Honoring Hamana Kalili – father of the Shaka
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.
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Women now have their own division at the 2019 World Fireknife Championship
Delsa Atoa Moe (PCC Vice President of Cultural Affairs) said the women’s open division will kick off the entire PCC World Fireknife Championship event on the evening of May 8, 2019, in the Samoan Village. Interestingly, the Center’s very first World Fireknife Championship event and several since have also been held in the Samoan Village.
Poke as it’s meant to be: simple, fresh, full of aloha
“…the true measurement is how much love you put into it…once you put your soul into this simple recipe, you will know what it needs.”
The Elephant Shack
The Elephant Shack food truck, which has been a favorite on the North Shore for years, is already drawing repeat customers among Thai food fans! The newest addition to the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Hukilau Marketplace moved its service to La’ie October 16, 2018. A...
Roasted Turkey Tail Recipe
“The secret to this simple approach to the perfect roasted turkey tail is patience. Cook it long and slow, which will make it both extremely tender and delightfully crispy”
International Breadfruit Conference
The Polynesian Cultural Center co-hosted the 2018 Global Breadfruit, Technology & Health Summit in Laie from October 15-17, 2018. Participants held most of their morning sessions in the Center’s Hawaiian Journey Theater and toured the PCC villages to see how our various islanders prepare and use breadfruit. They included government officials, doctors, university professors, scientists, cultural practitioners, bakers, chefs, culinary program people, and other ‘ulu advocates.
Polynesian Cultural Center celebrates 55th anniversary
1963-2018 Fifty-five years ago on October 12, 1963, hundreds of invited dignitaries, tourism executives, Church College of Hawaii (which became BYU–Hawaii in 1974) administrators and faculty, media, Polynesian cultural leaders, Church officials and community...
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