Stories Of Polynesia and Beyond
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Mango ʻOtai: Traditional Tongan Fruit Drink Recipe
Previously we shared the traditional Watermelon Otai recipe. This time around the Polynesian Cultural Center is excited to share its close relative, Mango Otai which is both refreshing and delicious! It is a favorite on Oahu, and is sure to be a favorite of yours!
Polynesian Cultural Center Review: Through an Aussie’s Eyes
Here is a great blog by a recent visitor from Australia, Helena Kreis, an aspiring travel blogger. Thanks, Kris! We know your experience will help others looking at coming to The Polynesian Cultural Center.
PCC Pioneer Cy Bridges Receives Chanter Award
The Moanalua Gardens Foundation, which sponsors the annual Prince Lot Hula Festival, presented widely respected Hawaiian culture expert and Polynesian Cultural Center retiree Cy Bridges with its inaugural Nāmakahelu Oli master chanter’s award at the Iolani Palace bandstand in Honolulu on July 16, 2017, during its 40th anniversary event.
Visit Laie: New website explores Oahu’s north shore treasure!
Visitlaie.com — a new website about Laie, home of the Polynesian Cultural Center — consolidates visitor information in one convenient place.
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In New Zealand We Swing It!
In Hawaii, we eat the “POI”. In New Zealand, they swing it! "POI" is the Maori word for "ball" on a cord. Many years ago the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand used it to increase their flexibility and strength in their hands and arms as well as improving...
New Zealand Fish n’ Chips
According to Teara, The Encyclopedia of New Zealand, "...the staple takeaway meal in New Zealand, fish and chips, has been popular for decades. The fish is usually elephant fish, blue warehou, red cod, or shark species. They are sold generically as ‘fish’ on the...
How Four Oahu Natives Went on to Change the World
How Four Small-Town Oahu Natives Went on to Change the World By Joe Kukura The quiet, little town of Laie sits on the northern shores of Oahu, far from the hustle and bustle of Honolulu. With only about a dozen roads, Laie has traditionally been a classic example of...
Explore Authentic Polynesian Food in Hawaii
Take a Bite From the Past: Explore Authentic Polynesian Food in Hawaii By Whitney Butler There are few food scenes as prolific and fascinating as that of the Polynesian islands. The term “melting pot” aptly describes Hawaii’s culinary history, with a rich legacy of...
Polynesian Football Hall of Fame
Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Opens in Oahu By Joe Kukura The world is discovering what Polynesians already...
Guests enjoy July 4th at Hukilau Marketplace
Guests filled the Polynesian Cultural Center’s new Hukilau Marketplace on July 4th to add a bit of extra island fun to this quintessential U.S. holiday. Features included a hot dog eating contest, a watermelon eating contest, barbecue cook-off contest, a side-walk...
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