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The Polynesian Cultural Center pays homage to Bill Cravens
“I will always be grateful for the counsel and support I received from Bill on managing the Polynesian Cultural Center and just coping with life in general. Even after all these years, his passion, commitment and love for the PCC and this community were still there for all to see and feel.”
2019 Moanikeala Hula Festival – a week of celebration and learning
The Polynesian Cultural Center Hawaiian Village celebrated the week-long 29th annual Moanikeala Hula Festival in honor of its first “kumu” (hula teacher).
Bobby Akoi, PCC’s host for kings and queens, retires
“Mr. Aloha” Bobby Akoi retires after 42 years. Akoi has hosted thousands of VIPs at the Polynesian Cultural Center since opening in 1963.
29th Annual Moanikeala coming Sept. 2-7, 2019
Come join us on September 3 – 7, 2019 for the 29th Annual Monaikeala Hula Festival for a week-long celebration, to perpetuate Hawaii’s Culture, Language, Art, and Practices through workshops, concerts and activities dedicated to the memory of Aunty Sally Moanikeala Woods.
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A master’s touch: Restoring the traditional art of Polynesian navigation
Master Carver and Polynesian navigator Kawika Eskeran describes the navigational skills utilized in ancient Polynesian wayfinding to guide sailing ships by the stars.
Hotels on the North Shore: The other side of heaven in Oahu
Your days of dreaming are over. You have finally booked your dream trip to Oahu! Now you need to decide where you are going to stay. Honolulu has thousands of hotels, but if you’ve dreamt of being in a quieter spot that is a closer match to a real island paradise,...
Orgills report on Latter-day Saint mission presidency
“You have never left our hearts and our thoughts. It was a very powerful thing for us to remember that the Polynesian Cultural Center was called a place of miracles from the very beginning… That’s because of the special people who are here and the work you do. We want you to know that we love you. The feelings of gratitude we have are beyond my abilities to describe.”
The Polynesian Cultural Center legacy is all about Ohana (family)
Polynesian Cultural Center 'ohana [family] Hawaii is famous for its aloha spirit. Many experience the genuine warmth of the local people, to the extent they begin to feel like ‘ohana — family. That definitely happens a lot at the Polynesian Cultural Center. But what...
Pani Popo – Try this sticky, gooey Samoan treat
Pani Popo, or coconut buns, comes from Samoa and is made from yeast bread and sweetened coconut milk. Many people find it tastes more like glazed donuts, and with basic adjustments, such as substituting grapeseed or coconut oil for the butter, you can make a delicious treat that is dairy-free, while using coconut flour will make it gluten free. This is a very easy-to-modify dish, no matter what the dietary restrictions. LOOK! Our recipe comes with an instructional video!
Turkey Tail Adobo Recipe
We introduced this recipe four years ago. Who knew it would be our iconic cornerstone in Polynesian recipes? We sure didn't. But month after month Adobo Turkey Tails breaks records. Yes, its got a lot of fat, but that gives it that special crunchy flavor. Enjoy (in...
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