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Christmas at the Hukilau Marketplace, 2019 Events
This year’s events are designed to let bring the spirit of Christmas alive on the North Shore!
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.”
Kalo & Poi Making with Lono Logan: Tradition, Process & Cultural Meaning
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...
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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: Samoa’s Irresistible Sticky Coconut Bun 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 in Polynesia: Why the Tail is the Tastiest Part
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...
Shoyu Chicken Recipe
Named after a local brand of soy sauce, this chicken dish is a favorite island plate, especially when you and your neighbors are having a luau (potluck) or you just need to please picky eaters. This version comes straight from the Food and Beverage Department of The Polynesian Cultural Center. It may be easy, but that’s part of the beauty of this simple little recipe. It literally fulfills the local saying “winner, winner, chicken dinner!”
Polynesian Cultural Center receives USA Today award
“As we begin our 55th year of service at the PCC, the aloha spirit we share with our guests is real,” Workman said. “We offer something very unique here. We invite you to come and experience it for yourself; or if you’ve visited us before, come ‘home’ again.”
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