Stories Of Polynesia and Beyond
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A Historic Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Polynesian Cultural Center
This week’s blog about our 60th anniversary extravaganza is packed full of stories, photos, livestream links, quotes, and links to more information. You don’t want to miss this one!
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.
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Dogs of the Cook Islands – 3 unique situations
What’s it like being a pooch in paradise? See three different approaches from various islands within the Polynesian nation of the Cook Islands
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.
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