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The “new” Polynesian Cultural Center
The Polynesian Cultural Center has been open now for 55 years. In addition to its age and the routine wear-and-tear from millions of visitors, Hawaii’s natural environment can also wreak havoc on the Center’s upkeep.Using their skills the PCC recently completed a multi-million-dollar overhaul to almost all our physical facilities.
Huilua Fishpond in Kahana Bay: Explore the beauty and history of ancient Hawaii fishing practices
The Huilua Fishpond, is an authentic example of ancient Hawaiian aquaculture. You will find the loko i’a (fishpond in Hawaiian) as you approach the south side of Kahana Bay. The parking just off the highway consists of just a handful of spaces. You will need to take a...
How to Make Soft & Fluffy Samoan-Style Pancakes
Panikeke is not exclusively a breakfast food, but it is most definitely a food that will make your day, and it goes great with fruit, jams, whipped cream, syrup, or nutella!
Antique pump organ still plays on at the Polynesian Cultural Center
The Polynesian Cultural Center is the proud owner of an 1890 Etsey Pump Organ which just recently underwent a complete restoration after suffering from mold, heat, age, rodents and the ever present bugs. It now is played daily in the Mission Settlement.
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News Around the PCC for June, 2016
TONGAN VILLAGE GRAND OPENING: The Polynesian Cultural Center will celebrate the grand re-opening of its newly renovated Tongan Village during special ceremonies on Saturday, June 11, 2016. It is anticipated that the King and Queen of Tonga will be in attendance....
Role as Mana Inspires PCC Performer
Tane Falevai — the handsome and multi-talented Tongan who for the past four years has been playing the main character of Mana in the Polynesian Cultural Center’s world-famous evening production, Hā: Breath of Life — said the role inspires him in real life to be a...
2016 We Are Samoa High School Cultural Arts Event
Whereas three days of fire knife championship competition provides plenty of excitement and action, the PCC’s We Are Samoa High School Cultural Arts Event earlier that morning instilled a sense of pride in heritage and appreciation for the youth as they strive to...
2016 World Fireknife Championship
The first night — All senior ‘warriors’ compete: As far as our guests and visitors are concerned the Polynesian Cultural Center’s 24th annual We Are Samoa Festival World Fireknife Championships began the evening of Thursday, May 12, 2016, in the Hale Aloha, and...
Loko’i’a: Hawaiian Aquaculture
Ever wanted to catch fish without actually fishing? Hawaiians created an ingenious way to farm fish in their natural habitat by building an enclosed section of ocean. There they raised fish, somewhat like raising animals on a farm. Loko'i'a or fishponds were made by...
Pulefano Galeai: History, Events & Samoan Fireknife Dancing Tradition
As the Polynesian Cultural Center prepares to celebrate its 24th annual Samoan World Fireknife Championship and We Are Samoa Festival on May 12-14, 2016, we turn to PCC retiree and High Talking Chief (an aloali’i of Manu’a) Galea’i “Pule” Pulefano for his historical...
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