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Carvers of Polynesia: Blessed with abundance
Welcome to “Carvers of Polynesia, Part I” where we visit the carvers’ work area at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, Hawaii to learn more about the wood they use to create their Polynesian masterpieces.
Ginger Lime Cooler – hit the refresh button!
Doesn’t something naturally refreshing and delicious sound great in the middle of summer? Try this recipe for our fresh handmade Ginger Lime Cooler. Need to find something quick? There’s a 2nd recipe included that would be ready in a flash and requires only 3 ingredients. Either way, it will definitely become a family favorite!
Fresh Pineapple Salsa from the Polynesian Cultural Center
Part 2 of a true island snack treat. Part 1 is baked ulu chips. Part 2 is this incredibly simple and delicious recipe for Fresh Pineapple Salsa, Part 3 is our Sweet & Spicy Chili Sauce, which is the cornerstone ingredient for this Pineapple Salsa recipe (but also handy to have on-hand for other uses).
Sweet & Spicy Chili Sauce – bring on the heat!
Part 3 of a true island snack treat. Part 1 is baked ulu chips. Part 2 is an incredibly simple and delicious recipe for Fresh Pineapple Salsa, Part 3 is this popular sauce with a bite, which is the cornerstone ingredient for the Pineapple Salsa recipe (but also handy to have on-hand for other uses.)
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Cook Islands return to the Polynesian Cultural Center – June 18 – July 19, 2018!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBa_jgVsiLI&feature=youtu.be The Polynesian Cultural Center is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our friends from the Cook Islands again this summer from June 18 - July 19, 2018. "We were greatly honored last summer...
We Are Samoa Festival 2018
Hundreds of students from the Polynesian clubs at five public high schools on Oahu — joined by dozens of students from other high schools — and an amalgam of students from various private high schools participated in the annual We Are Samoa Festival at the Polynesian Cultural Center on May 12, 2018, in the Pacific Theater. Meanwhile, thousands of parents, friends and others in the audience sold out the theater. In short, it was memorable, fun and fantastic.
Jeralee Galea’i wins second intermediate fireknife championship
“They did awesome. I am so proud of them. It was hard to keep the tears out of my eyes watching them. They worked so hard every day. I see them every week. I could really see the growth in them spin and just enjoy the brotherhood backstage. Now they have new friends from around the world that they can come back once a year and say hi to.”
World Fireknife Champion 2018 spins his way to top
Hale Motu’apuaka— a 2-time former junior division champion (ages 6-11) in 2008 and 2011, and a 3-time former intermediate champion (ages 12-17) winner from 2014-2016, was awarded first place in this year’s 2018 open division title of the World Fireknife Championship held at the Polynesian Cultural Center. After two nights of preliminary competition, the finale was held on May 12th with the 3 finalists during the intermission of the evening show, Ha: Breath of Life.
PCC’s Hukilau Marketplace Gets 3 New Restaurants
EATING is a great part of our Hawaii-Polynesian culture . Because it’s almost impossible to understate the appeal of tasty treats and snacks here, the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) recently added three new options at our Hukilau Marketplace that we know you will enjoy.
Seamstresses work magic behind the scenes at the Polynesian Cultural Center
Anyone entering the seamstress workroom can feel there’s something special going on there, and we’re not just talking about sewing. In addition to logistics, the seamstresses put a lot of aloha into making our beautiful Polynesian Cultural Center uniforms and costumes, and guests often tell us they enjoy this.
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