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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.”
Traditional loi (taro) farming and poi preparation: The Polynesian Cultural Center comes full circle
Lono Logan demonstrates how to grow kalo, or taro, and make poi, a very important and favorite food for many modern Hawaiians.
Polynesian Cultural Center hosts holiday ‘Giving Machines’
Amid the trumpeting of conch shells, Hawaiian chanting and Tahitian dancing, representatives from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Polynesian Cultural Center, and four local charities unveiled two “giving machines” in the Center’s Hukilau...
Dressing for Paradise
Planning your trip to paradise includes dressing the part too! Polynesia’s rich culture and history have inspired all aspects of life on the islands, especially fashion. As Hawaii’s number one paid attraction and cultural hotspot, The Polynesian Cultural Center and...
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Polynesian football legends: More than ‘warriors’
Warrior heritage helps Polynesian athletes There’s a line of thinking — a good one, it turns out — that modern Polynesians have channeled aspects of their ancient warrior culture and formidable physical prowess into becoming outstanding athletes. Young Polynesians now...
Interesting Things to See on Oahu’s North Shore
The first in our series reviewing interesting sites you may come across as you visit the beautiful north shore on the island of Oahu. In this segment, learn about family camping, wandering chickens, divisions of ahu’puaha and the art of abandoned cars.
Uncle David Hannemann ‘Graduates’ from PCC
The Polynesian Cultural Center honored Tausilinu’u David Hannemann, 92, a Samoan with German heritage, as its first full-time paid employee and most-senior living associate when he retired — again — during a special “graduation” ceremony on December 28, 2017. Four generations of his family, friends and PCC colleagues marked the occasion with Polynesian chanting, gift-giving, memories, praises and, of course, a feast.
Two new VP’s at Polynesian Cultural Center
The Polynesian Cultural Center has recently named two new vice presidents: Jarod Hester, PCC VP of Finance and Chief Finance Officer (CFO); and Tai Vuniwai, PCC VP of Human Resources
Polynesian College and High School Football Players of the Year of 2017 nominees announced
The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame has selected Washington State University Defensive Lineman Hercules Mata’afa as the 2017 recipient of the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award. Also, the PFHoF announces the nominees for the 2017 High School Player of the Year Award.
2017 Polynesian High School “Player of the Year” finalists announced
For the first time this year, the PFHOF has announced five finalists for the inaugural 2017 Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year Award. The five 2017 finalists, selected from a watch list of 50-plus possibles, include: QB Chevan Cordeiro (St. Louis, Honolulu); LB Palaie Gaoteote (Bishop Gorman, Las Vegas); ATH Talanoa Hufanga (Crescent Valley, Corvallis, OR); ATH Brandon Kaho (Reno High, Reno, NV); and LB Solomon Tuliaupupu (Mater Dei, Santa Ana, CA).
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