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Jeralee Galea’i wins second intermediate fireknife championship
“They did awesome. I am so proud of them. It was hard to keep the tears out of my eyes watching them. They worked so hard every day. I see them every week. I could really see the growth in them spin and just enjoy the brotherhood backstage. Now they have new friends from around the world that they can come back once a year and say hi to.”
World Fireknife Champion 2018 spins his way to top
Hale Motu’apuaka— a 2-time former junior division champion (ages 6-11) in 2008 and 2011, and a 3-time former intermediate champion (ages 12-17) winner from 2014-2016, was awarded first place in this year’s 2018 open division title of the World Fireknife Championship held at the Polynesian Cultural Center. After two nights of preliminary competition, the finale was held on May 12th with the 3 finalists during the intermission of the evening show, Ha: Breath of Life.
PCC’s Hukilau Marketplace Gets 3 New Restaurants
EATING is a great part of our Hawaii-Polynesian culture . Because it’s almost impossible to understate the appeal of tasty treats and snacks here, the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) recently added three new options at our Hukilau Marketplace that we know you will enjoy.
Seamstresses work magic behind the scenes at the Polynesian Cultural Center
Anyone entering the seamstress workroom can feel there’s something special going on there, and we’re not just talking about sewing. In addition to logistics, the seamstresses put a lot of aloha into making our beautiful Polynesian Cultural Center uniforms and costumes, and guests often tell us they enjoy this.
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PCC Names New Pounders Restaurant General Manager
Meet new Pounders General Manager, Greg Maples: Greg Maples, who joined the Polynesian Cultural Center management team on August 1 as General Manager of Pounders Restaurant in the Hukilau Marketplace, brings extensive experience in the food and beverage industry....
PBN Bestows Inaugural Attraction Pineapple Award on PCC
Honolulu-based Pacific Business News, which has recognized various categories of achievement throughout Hawaii since it was founded in 1963, presented its inaugural Pineapple Award in the visitor attraction leadership category to the Polynesian Cultural Center during...
Tongan Wedding and Funeral Ceremonies: Strength and Honor Through Family Unity
As explained on the official website of the Kingdom of Tonga...."family is the central unit of Tongan life." "Tongan society is guided by four core values, all of which combine to ensure a generous and genuine welcome to visitors to the Kingdom; Fefaka’apa’apa’aki...
PCC and Other Laie News
Other PCC and related news PFHOF sets inaugural prep all-star game in Hawaii: The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame — whose museum display is located near the Hukilau Market Place main entrance of the Polynesian Cultural Center and features FREE-ADMISSION — has set...
Aunty Ellen Gay’s “Graduation”
Dela Rosa ‘graduates’ after 43 years Ellen Gay Kekuaokalani Dela Rosa (shown at left), PCC’s long-time Theater Director, retired on her 65th birthday, August 5, 2016, after working for the Polynesian Cultural Center for 43 years. Several hundred co-workers, friends...
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...
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