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13 kids’ activities for the whole family in Hawaii
It can be challenging to plan vacations for kids. We gladly offer activites to entertain and educate your little ones at the Polynesian Cultural Center!
2019 inductees enshrined in Polynesian Football Hall of Fame at PCC
“There’s no question Polynesians have had a big impact on pro football,” Sikahema said. “But these honors are also completely different because we celebrate our culture and our heritage. That’s what makes being in the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame so special and unique.”
Tua Tagovailoa honors his Polynesian roots at 2018 College Football Player of the Year event
““The thing that has helped me, and I would say this to any Polynesian family, is honor your parents. That’s my biggest advice. Your parents are your first teachers, and I definitely believe that when you honor them, God honors you as well.”
PCC, PFHOF to honor Class of 2019
The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Class of 2019 will be honored at the Polynesian Cultural Center on January 19, 2019
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Best-ever Samoan World Fireknife Championship
The Polynesian Cultural Center’s 25th annual Samoan World Fireknife Championship special event from May 11-13, 2017, surpassed all expectations. Following two days of men’s preliminary and semifinal competition, junior and intermediate division finals, and a high school Samoan traditional cultural arts festival, it all came down to three thrilling finalists separated by the narrowest margins.
PCC World Fireknife photo essay
This article is a photo essay of the Polynesian Cultural Center’s 25th annual Samoan World Fireknife Championship, including the “We Are Samoa” high school traditional Samoan arts festival, from May 11-13, 2017.
Toa O Samoa: Samoans in the Armed Forces
Toa o Samoa means “Warriors/Heroes of Samoa.” The Samoans serving in the US Armed Forces welcome all their fellow soldiers into their circle. As long as there are Samoans (and other Polynesians) serving, others serving will have a brother/sister for life. Your loved ones did not die alone, and those serving are not alone.
Sweet Memories of Paradise
Jimmy Mapu is one of our newest bloggers, but he has been with the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) for many years. During this time, he has generously shared both his experiences and his insights. We are very pleased to be able to share some of them with our readers. In this month’s blog, Jimmy shows how a simple phone call can turn into a tender moment built from the sweet memories of a visit to the PCC many years ago.
PCC’s Sione Milford: Immersed in Tongan culture
The Polynesian Cultural Center recently participated in a media blitz on the U.S. East coast that included our Tongan Culture Ambassador Sione Milford.
Pounders Restaurant’s custom pizza oven gives just the right touch to Hawaiian style Pizza
Innovation and style is the hallmark of Pounders Restaurant, situated in the Hukilau Marketplace at the entrance to the Polynesian Cultural Center. Two years old and counting, Pounders hosts the same ‘daring’ can-do attitude as the waves you find at the beach...
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