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In a Word: Ohana means family
An integral part of Hawaiian culture is the care and nurturing of family, or ohana. From ancient times to the present Hawaiians embrace the opportunity of living in the company of aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and yes, even the in-laws.
Polynesian Football Hall of Fame, PCC ties back-story
While standing in front of the classy PFHOF galley during his welcoming remarks for the Jan. 20, 2018, enshrinement ceremony, Alfred Grace, president and CEO of the PCC, said, “This is very much a part of the Polynesian Cultural Center, which was created to preserve and portray the cultures of Polynesia.”
PFHOF enshrines Class of 2018 at PCC
“Polynesians have, without a doubt, had a significant impact on the game of football,” Sikahema said………“Polynesians have, without a doubt, had a significant impact on the game of football,” Vai Sikahema said.
Polynesian football legends: More than ‘warriors’
Warrior heritage helps Polynesian athletes There’s a line of thinking — a good one, it turns out — that modern Polynesians have channeled aspects of their ancient warrior culture and formidable physical prowess into becoming outstanding athletes. Young Polynesians now...
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PCC Restores Waka Taua
PCC Restores Waka Taua As indicated in The King's Canoe, the PCC’s Maori waka taua is currently being renovated — this time by PCC master carver Kawika Eskaran, a Hawaiian who also played a key role in carving BYU–Hawaii’s 57-foot traditional twin-hulled Hawaiian...
A King’s Canoe: History, Meaning & Cultural Significance in Polynesia
Correcting a Maori waka taua photo caption Several months ago a woman in New Zealand contacted the PCC to tell us we had mis-identified her great-grandfather in a picture caption of our 60-foot-long 40-man waka taua or war canoe that’s been permanently berthed in the...
Hongi Greeting: Meaning, Origins & Cultural Significance in Polynesia
I continue to be impressed and have the highest respect for the “hongi”, a traditional Maori greeting in New Zealand. There is something about it that is so different than the formal handshake in modern western culture, or even a traditional kiss on the cheek. It is...
Understanding Tongan Society: Culture, Traditions, and Heritage
One of the beautiful aspects of Tongan Society is their emphasis on sharing. Tongans share stories, they share resources and they share their blessings with joy and thanksgiving. Everyone has a role to play unique to their individual status in Tongan Society. It is...
Laughing To the Beat: Tongan Drumming
Laughing to the beat: Tongan drumming For many years Polynesian Cultural Center visitors from around the world have been enjoying the humorous attempts by audience “volunteers” to play like islanders do during the Tongan Village’s drumming show: There’s just something...
Tongan Lashing: Skills, Tradition & Cultural Significance at PCC
Tongan Lashing Expert As contractors near completing the PCC’s newly renovated Tongan Village, a cultural expert in lalava or traditional sennit-cord lashing has been brought in to add some culturally distinctive finishing touches. For the many centuries before...
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