Stories Of Polynesia and Beyond
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The Elephant Shack
The Elephant Shack food truck, which has been a favorite on the North Shore for years, is already drawing repeat customers among Thai food fans! The newest addition to the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Hukilau Marketplace moved its service to La’ie October 16, 2018. A...
How to Make Roasted Turkey Tails – Samoan Style
“The secret to this simple approach to the perfect roasted turkey tail is patience. Cook it long and slow, which will make it both extremely tender and delightfully crispy”
International Breadfruit Conference
The Polynesian Cultural Center co-hosted the 2018 Global Breadfruit, Technology & Health Summit in Laie from October 15-17, 2018. Participants held most of their morning sessions in the Center’s Hawaiian Journey Theater and toured the PCC villages to see how our various islanders prepare and use breadfruit. They included government officials, doctors, university professors, scientists, cultural practitioners, bakers, chefs, culinary program people, and other ‘ulu advocates.
Polynesian Cultural Center celebrates 55th anniversary
1963-2018 Fifty-five years ago on October 12, 1963, hundreds of invited dignitaries, tourism executives, Church College of Hawaii (which became BYU–Hawaii in 1974) administrators and faculty, media, Polynesian cultural leaders, Church officials and community...
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7 Village Bars
Seven Village Bars pays honor to our 7 beautiful Polynesian cultures represented at the Polynesian Cultural Center: Hawaii, Fiji, Maori, Tahiti, Tonga, Rapa Nui and Samoa NOTE: Use an extra large cookie sheet measuring 11 x 17 or 1/2 sheet professional pan measuring...
Tongan Taovala: Meaning, Origins & Cultural Significance
When one of the Polynesian Cultural Center’s most senior managers recently retired after 45 years of service, Alamoti “Moti” Taumoepeau — “chief” of the PCC’s Tongan Village — gave him a traditional laufala mat hand-woven from strips of dried pandanus leaves,...
Christmas in Tonga
The PCC is proud to share this lovely story by contributing blogger, Mike Foley regarding Tongan Christmas memories from our PCC family, which was orignially published in December 2015. Two of our Tongan PCC managers originally from the Friendly Islands share some of...
Christmas in Polynesia: Mele and Iosepa
Mele and Iosepa's First Christmas: Introductions Christmas is a special time on the islands. We not only celebrate the joy and magic of the season, we know how to have fun! As a special holiday gift, we have prepared our own Christmas tale. Iosepa is our brave,...
In Other PCC News
Kahuku High Team, Fans Celebrate at PCC Despite a disappointing second-place finish in the recent 2016 Hawaii state open football championship, “Red Raiders 4 Life” fans and friends celebrated with their Kahuku High football players on Friday night, November 26, at...
PFHOF Announces ‘College Player of Year’ Finalists
SPECIAL UPDATE: The 2017 Polynesian Football Hall of Fame College Player of the Year is Sefo Liufau The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced its five Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Finalists on November 22. They present the annual award to...
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