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President’s Council at PCC: Purpose, Impact & Cultural Connections
To say that the executive leadership of the Polynesian Cultural Center is both diverse and deeply committed to their mission to “Preserve and portray the cultures, arts and crafts of Polynesia; and contribute to the educational development” of our students and staff would be an understatement.
Polynesian Carving: Techniques, Stories & Cultural Knowledge
Doug Christy and other senior carvers at the Polynesian Cultural Center teach their skills to a new generation of student workers.
Doug Christy Carries on Father’s Wood Carving Legacy
Doug Christy, a 37-year Maori carver at the Polynesian Cultural Center, continues the legacy of his father, Epanaia Whaanga Christy or “Uncle Barney”.
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!
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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...
PCC’s Hukilau Marketplace celebrates second anniversary
The Polynesian Cultural Center celebrated the second anniversary of our popular Hukilau Marketplace by offering hundreds of community residents and visitors special entertainment and activities, and opening several new additions to its Roulotte Court (roulottes are...
Famous Lāʻie chef partners in Hukilau Marketplace poke food truck
Sam Choy (inset) opens a new Seafood & Poke truck with friend, Junior Ah You Famous Hawaiian chef Sam Choy, who was born and raised right here in Lāʻie, has partnered with Junior and Almira Ah You in opening Sam Choy & Tita’s Seafood & Poke food truck on...
Exercise Your Taste Buds on Oahu’s North Shore
So, you’re coming to the North Shore! You have your bags packed, and your activities planned. But to truly immerse yourself in the flavor of this magical place, you also need to grab a fork and dig in! We are pleased to provide you with an overview of some of the best...
Polynesian Cultural Center honors Tonga’s late queen mother
Tongan Villagers at the Polynesian Cultural Center joined their compatriots in the South Pacific in mourning Her Majesty Queen Mother Halaevalu Mata’aho. She passed away at age 90 on February 19, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand, where she had gone for medical treatment....
Meet Tupua, our Senior Master of Ceremonies
Tall, dark, handsome, killer smile, mellifluous voice, perfect diction, great stage presence, and more: Chances are if you’ve been to the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Alii Luau in the past three years, you’ve already met our Senior Master of Ceremonies, Tupua Ainuu....
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