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Kahuku High Team, Fans Celebrate at PCC Despite a disappointing second-place finish in the recent 2016 Hawaii state open football championship, “Red Raiders 4 Life” fans and friends celebrated with their Kahuku High football players on Friday night, November 26, at...
PFHOF Announces ‘College Player of Year’ Finalists
SPECIAL UPDATE: The 2017 Polynesian Football Hall of Fame College Player of the Year is Sefo Liufau The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced its five Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Finalists on November 22. They present the annual award to...
How to Rain-Proof a Samoan Fale
Rain Proofed Living Q: What did the Samoans who traditionally lived in open-sided fale or houses do when it rained heavily? A: Centuries ago the old Samoans figured out a way to weave a series of pola or “blinds” made from coconut-leaf fronds that were...
Do Hula Dancers Still Use “Grass Skirts”?
Grass Skirts, or Not? So-called “grass skirts” have always been a misnomer; however, Hawaiians and other Polynesians have traditionally used strips of natural fibers, barks and other materials to create various skirts and adornment. The purpose of such skirts, beyond...
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Kalua Pig, Hawaiian Style in Your Own Kitchen
Story by Polynesian Cultural Blogger, Bobby Akoi, Jr I grew up in a Hawaiian homestead community of Keaukaha on the the Big Island of Hawai’i. One tradition that I loved participating in as a kid was putting a pig underground. Kalua is a traditional Hawaiian...
Hukilau Marketplace is OPEN!
By the time you receive our PCC February eNewsletter, our new Hukilau Marketplace should be ready for its grand opening, now tentatively set for February 20. Of course, we’ll cover that event for you; but meanwhile, here is a recent aerial photo of construction...
Cultural Ambassador, Fasi Tovo “Graduates”
Tongan Cultural Ambassador “Graduates” from the Polynesian Cultural Center Former Tongan Village manager and Theater dance instructor Fakasiieiki “Fasi” Tovo, one of the Polynesian Cultural Center’s most senior employees, retired at the end of December 2014 after...
Hula Dance History in the Hawaiian Village
Honoring our hula heritage: Next to aloha and Hawaii, perhaps no other Hawaiian word conjures more imagery of our beautiful islands and friendly people than hula. Kaipo Manoa, our Hawaiian Village manager or “chief,” explains more about our popular dance form. “For...
Chinese Tea Cookies Recipe
Chinese Tea Cookies are a favorite here in Laie. You can make it too, with this great recipe.
Christmas in Polynesia: Mele and Iosepa
Episode #7 Sending You Our Holiday Greetings! Episode #6 "SILENT NIGHT" A Tender Moment of Christmas Love and Joy with Mele and Iosepa Marau na Kerisimasi! (Merry Christmas - Fiji) Episode #5 "Mele Lets Out Her Inner Diva..." Iosepa holds his aching ears...
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