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Whare Tupuna: Symbolism, Origins & Cultural Significance
The Maori whare tupuna or ancestral meeting house is perhaps the most symbolically rich structure at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, Hawaii.
Hawai’i students keep Samoan traditions alive
Hundreds of Hawaii high school students participated in 27th-annual We Are Samoa festival at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie.
2019 Fireknife: Women, junior, and intermediate winners
Winners of the women’s, intermediate, and junior divisions in the Polynesian Cultural Center’s 2019 Samoan World Fireknife Championships.
Penesa wins 2019 World Fireknife Championship title
Falaniko Penesa of Samoa, by way of Disneyland Hong Kong, won the 2019 Polynesian Cultural Center’s World Fireknife Championship title in Hawaii.
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Polynesian Cultural Center showcases Cook Islanders
The Polynesian Cultural Center will showcase a group of 17 performers and cultural leaders from the Cook Islands for a six-week run from July 17-August 24, 2017.
PCC manager William Mahoni, who has been coordinating the group’s appearance at the Center, said, “We have had a few small groups and special visitors from the Cook Islands over the years, but this will be the first time we will have a group stay for six weeks. We’re excited.”
Fire Knives vs. Batons: History, Skills & Cultural Significance
A former majorette, Sue Ann Long and Polynesian Cultural Center Samoan cultural ambassador Kap Te’o-Tafiti compare twirling batons and spinning fire knives.
Special artisans at PCC’s Te Manahua 2017 festival
The Polynesian Cultural Center’s Aotearoa Village has invited an amazing slate of special artisans from New Zealand to our biannual Te Manahua Festival. The event will be held
in the PCC’s Aotearoa Village from July 13-15, 2017.
Easy Palusami: Samoan Coconut Leaf Recipe
This popular dish actually can be found in varying forms across Polynesia and Asia. Fiji versions may include corned beef, tomatoes and garlic. The Fillipino version is called Laing.
But the original dish I fell in love with was a simple vegetable medley. Imagine my joy when I found out how easy it was to prepare! The best part is that you too can prepare this great dish, even if you do not have access to the fresh, young leaves of island taro.
Moai of Easter Island: Origins, Meaning & Cultural Symbolism
One of our signature sights as our guests travels through The Polynesian Cultural Center on the north east shore of Oahu is of 5 statues, placed on a small island in the middle of our lagoon….tall fellas, strange hats. Rather quiet and mysterious. They are called Moai, and they are handmade authentic replicas of the statues found on the 64 square mile island of Rapa Nui, on the eastern most point of the Polynesian Triangle.
Polynesian Cultural Center Stages NFL Draft Luau
The Polynesian Cultural Center recently participated in a media blitz on the U.S. East coast that included a fine luau food event for 200–300 guests — co-hosted by our partner Polynesian Football Hall of Fame: They invited 200–300 guests to the event on April 27,...
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