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How to Make Koko Alaisa
Koko Rice is a staple across Samoa, and in Samoan communities around the world. Genius in its simplicity, many Samoans list it as ‘comfort food’ from their childhood. Family gatherings would always have a big steamy pot of it along with fresh bread loaded with butter. Just ask one of your Samoan friends
The “new” Polynesian Cultural Center
The Polynesian Cultural Center has been open now for 55 years. In addition to its age and the routine wear-and-tear from millions of visitors, Hawaii’s natural environment can also wreak havoc on the Center’s upkeep.Using their skills the PCC recently completed a multi-million-dollar overhaul to almost all our physical facilities.
Huilua Fishpond in Kahana Bay: Explore the beauty and history of ancient Hawaii fishing practices
The Huilua Fishpond, is an authentic example of ancient Hawaiian aquaculture. You will find the loko i’a (fishpond in Hawaiian) as you approach the south side of Kahana Bay. The parking just off the highway consists of just a handful of spaces. You will need to take a...
Samoan Panikeke Recipe
Panikeke is not exclusively a breakfast food, but it is most definitely a food that will make your day, and it goes great with fruit, jams, whipped cream, syrup, or nutella!
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Fijians Share Several Unique Cultural Aspects with Hawaiians
During a recent retirement farewell event for former Hawaiian cultural specialist Keith Awai (CLICK HERE to view video from this great celebration), PCC Fijian Village “chief” Ratu Seru Inoke Suguturaga noted the while Polynesians share many similar cultural aspects...
Fiji wins gold!
PCC Fijians celebrate Olympic gold “Rugby is Fiji’s national sport. It’s very popular,” said PCC Fijian Village “Chief” Ratu Seru Inoke Suguturaga . . . so it’s no surprise that Fijians at the Polynesian Cultural Center, back home in the islands and around the world,...
Coconut Oil Helps Olympian to Shine Brightly
Pita Nikolas Taufatofua of Tonga became famous this last week. Yes, he is a gifted Taekwondo competitor, but his fame came his desire to honor his culture while representing his nation in the opening exercises of the 2016 Summer Olympics. The world wanted to know,...
PCC Digital Commerce
PCC e-commerce reaches out Like millions of companies around the world, the Polynesian Cultural Center continues to expand its global reach by relying on the internet to convey information and complete sales. “The entire market is moving to online,” said Jeff Dunn,...
Teaching Hawaiian
Meet Nā’auao: Hawaiian language teacher, composer, chanter “I’ve always been interested in the Hawaiian language. I heard it growing up and knew vocabulary, but I didn’t really speak it. My grandfather, my dad’s dad, was a native speaker, but he passed away when I was...
The King’s Chauffeur
PCC chauffeur to the king and queen of Tonga “When I was called to the Administration office, I thought I was in trouble,” said Livingston Pita Unga, a half-Tongan-Samoan man who normally oversees the PCC Warehouse. Instead, Unga was asked to chauffeur their...
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