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How Rapa Nui’s Moai came to the PCC
One of our signature sights as our guests travels through The Polynesian Cultural Center on the north east shore of Oahu is of 5 statues, placed on a small island in the middle of our lagoon….tall fellas, strange hats. Rather quiet and mysterious. They are called Moai, and they are handmade authentic replicas of the statues found on the 64 square mile island of Rapa Nui, on the eastern most point of the Polynesian Triangle.
Polynesian Cultural Center Stages NFL Draft Luau
The Polynesian Cultural Center recently participated in a media blitz on the U.S. East coast that included a fine luau food event for 200–300 guests — co-hosted by our partner Polynesian Football Hall of Fame: They invited 200–300 guests to the event on April 27,...
PCC Samoan Culture Ambassador joins media blitz
The Polynesian Cultural Center recently participated in a media blitz on the U.S. East coast that included our Samoan Culture Ambassador Creasepaul Tofa. He is a traditionally raised Samoan who enjoys sharing his heritage with both visitors and urban Samoan students: ...
Best-ever Samoan World Fireknife Championship
The Polynesian Cultural Center’s 25th annual Samoan World Fireknife Championship special event from May 11-13, 2017, surpassed all expectations. Following two days of men’s preliminary and semifinal competition, junior and intermediate division finals, and a high school Samoan traditional cultural arts festival, it all came down to three thrilling finalists separated by the narrowest margins.
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Top Attractions for the Time-Crunched Traveler
Top Oahu Attractions for the Time-Crunched Traveler By Whitney Butler Great airfare deals to Hawaii are hard to pass up, so many West Coast travelers find themselves out on the islands for business or short weekend adventures. When time is of the essence and you want...
Living in Lāʻie Hawaii: Where Old Hawaii Lives On
'Old Hawaii' Lives Again in Lāʻie By Joe Kukura The most up-and-coming town in Hawaii is not even a town. It’s a little sweet spot called Lāʻie (pronounced “lah-ee-yay”), a culturally rich coastal community in the North Shore of Oahu. Oahu is that Hawaiian island...
Planning a Trip to Hawaii on a Budget
Tips for Doing Hawaii on a Budget By Joe Kukura Hawaii is rich with exotic culture and beauty, and you don’t need to be rich to enjoy it all. For all of the talk of Hawaii as an expensive place to visit, the reality is that any smart vacationer can find affordable...
Under-the-Radar Beaches of Oahu
Under-the-Radar Beaches of Oahu By Whitney Butler No vacation to Oahu would be complete without a trip (or two or three) to the beach. While Oahu has several famous beach destinations, there’s a bounty of lesser-known beaches that feature exclusive shorelines and...
News Around Laie – June 2015
■ PCC Maori musician named Kamehameha Schools Kapalama principal: A contingency of officers and cultural leaders from the Polynesian Cultural Center recently presented one of our own to the Kamehameha Schools Kapalama (KSK) in Honolulu in an exchange of traditional...
Colorful Canoe Pageant Honors Polynesian Legacy
From its very beginning in 1963, the Polynesian Cultural Center has featured traditional canoes and, soon after opening, launched a canoe pageant that remains an important part of our daily program. The canoes and pageant not only pay tribute to the islanders’ ancient...
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