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Crowning Traditions: Fijian Hairstyle: A Legacy of Identity Carried through Generations
“Afro” is how the world knows it, but in my island home, this hairstyle is a symbol of our identity that has been passed down through generations. We call the hairdo buiniga.
The Return of “Huki: A Canoe Celebration”
After 4 years of anticipation, the Polynesian Cultural Center launched Huki: A Canoe Celebration once again on August 9, 2024. From the moment the guests arrive at the south lagoon, they are greeted with an immersive pre-show experience that sets the stage for the...
Huki Is Back: Crafting Costumes for the Long-awaited Return
As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child,” and this couldn’t be truer for the making of the Huki costumes. At the heart of this creative journey is Jesse Allred, the seamstress supervisor at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Despite having no formal...
Hukilau Store at Old Lāʻie Bay
There’s something new at Hukilau Marketplace! It is a clothing shop that offers T-shirts and other items unique to this store. It also embraces the rich history of the hukilau in Lāʻie. The Hukilau Store at Old Lāʻie Bay occupies 1400 square feet in a building that...
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2023 Christmas at the Hukilau Marketplace Celebration
Our 2023 Christmas at the Hukilau Marketplace begins! Looking for unique activities for your 2023 Christmas holidays? Join the Polynesian Cultural Center for our annual Christmas events at the Hukilau Marketplace this year in beautiful Lāʻie for some...
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.
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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