Stories Of Polynesia and Beyond
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Atchara – Pickled Green Papaya
Enjoy this spicy Green Papaya Salad from our neighbors in the Philippines that is becoming popular throughout the islands. This recipe was shared by Kezia Mendoza. Many thanks. It's been fun learning how to make this dish - I love it so much, I keep a bottle in my...
The Turtle and the Shark: A Samoan Legend
Samoan legend tells of a blind woman and her daughter who were seeking food and refuge and their transformation into a turtle and a shark.
Maui creates the Islands of Hawaii – a Hawaiian legend
A quick legend on how Maui made the Hawaiian islands
Red Prawns Legend of Vatulele: Myth, Meaning & Fijian Symbolism
Enjoy this Fijian legend, “The Red Prawns of Vatulele” from the Polynesian Cultural Center
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How to Make Soft & Fluffy Samoan-Style Pancakes
Panikeke is not exclusively a breakfast food, but it is most definitely a food that will make your day, and it goes great with fruit, jams, whipped cream, syrup, or nutella!
Antique pump organ still plays on at the Polynesian Cultural Center
The Polynesian Cultural Center is the proud owner of an 1890 Etsey Pump Organ which just recently underwent a complete restoration after suffering from mold, heat, age, rodents and the ever present bugs. It now is played daily in the Mission Settlement.
Get ready for the new HUKI canoe celebration at the Polynesian Cultural Center, Summer 2018
Huki is unique not only in the tale it shares, but in how it is presented. Live musicians set the tone while native performers present our epic tale while dancing on large double hulled canoes upon a picturesque lagoon. Huki shows how, through tradition, the little town of Laie created a community that drew these Polynesian cultures back together, and laid the groundwork for building the Polynesian Cultural Center – which today shares the majestic Polynesian legacy with millions of visitors from across the globe.
Hui Ho’oulu Aloha: PCC revives hula halau
“Hui Ho’oulu has played an interesting role,” Bridges said. “It has been a special part of my life, with some special people; and I cannot help but wish Pomai all the best. Because of his drive, passion and foundation in hula, as well as his family lineage, I know they’ll be alright.”
“To have a hui that grows or fosters love, as the name says in Hawaiian, it’s going to be all good.”
PCC Presents 28th Annual Moanikeala Hula Festival
“Hula is something that truly crosses all ages,” Krueger said. “It’s not just something for young people. It’s also something not only alive here in our islands, but across the ocean and around the world. The way hula unites us and brings people together is such a beautiful thing.”
Coconut Shrimp with fresh ginger sauce from the Polynesian Cultural Center
Coconut Shrimp – it’s everywhere in Oahu. Restaurants, food trucks, even convenience stores. Yes, it’s THAT delicious! But the most sought after dishes are arguably the three food trucks next to the shrimp ponds just north of the country town of Kahuku. The debate...
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