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Sharing Loloma in the Fiji Village
Fane Koi shares her experience of sharing loloma with others in the Fiji Village at the Polynesian Cultural Center!
Center honors 60th anniversary “Living Treasures”
The Polynesian Cultural Center presented 14 “living treasures” and eight “exemplary service” awards during a special 60th anniversary event on August 9, 2023. The recipients were also provided a magnificent banquet in The Gateway Buffet facility. President and CEO P. Alfred Grace and Vice President of Cultural Presentations Tagaloataoa Delsa Atoa Moe praised the award recipients
Tailevu USA supports Fiji in a big way at event on Kakela Beach, O‘ahu
Tailevu USA, the non-profit organization to help students from the Tailevu Province of Fiji, held a large scale fundraising event here on the North Shore of Oahu filled with culture, tradition and generosity.
Hawaii Hospitality Hall of Fame inducts David O. McKay
Pres. David O. McKay has been honored for his support of the beautiful community of Laie and his vision of the impact of BYU-H and the Polynesian Cultural Center by the Hawaii Hospitality Hall of Fame.
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Hukilau Marketplace: Eating International on the North Shore – Part II
Welcome to your guide to some more of the Hukilau Marketplace Eating International on the North Shore, Part 2! Get ready to start those cravings that only the Marketplace can satisfy!
The Māori Legend of Rata, and the Enchanted Tree
The Polynesian Cultural Center is honored to share this ancient Māori legend of Rata and the lessons he learns while preparing waka taua (war canoe) for battle.
Waikīkī to Lāʻie – 35 miles and a world apart
The first place most people plan to visit when visiting Hawai‘i is the famous Waikīkī strip. Learn the history and the great selection of things to do along one of the most famous beaches in the world.
World Fireknife Championship 2023 – Junior and Intermediate Division
Wednesday, May 6, 2023, started off with a bang as the 30th Annual World Fireknife Championships opened with the 2023 Junior and Intermediate World Fireknife competitors.
Women of the World Fireknife Championship, 2023
Samoan culture has many powerful women leaders, so it is no surprise that the number of young women competing in the Word Fireknife Champsionships keep rising. May 10, 2023 was a special night for women’s sports as the Polynesian Cultural Center welcomed five amazing female warriors to the stage during the 30th Annual World Fireknife Competition, 2023 – Women’s Division.
2023 World Fireknife Championship Results
Celebrating their 30th year in a big way, the World Fireknife Competition crowned this year’s champion on May 11, 2023. Congratulations Falaniko Penesa, now winner of the 2017, 2019, and 2023 competitions and Fa’afetai to all of our competitors, judges, staff and supporters.
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