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Every guest is special: Providing VIP treatment at the Polynesian Cultural Center
Special visits are a common occurance here at the PCC The more than 40 million people who have visited the Polynesian Cultural Center since it opened in 1963 includes a long list of stars and dignitaries: kings, queens, national leaders, presidents, famous actors,...
How to Easily Remove Coconut “Meat” From the Shell
How to remove coconut “meat” from the shell Millions of people have enjoyed the coconut demonstrations in the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Samoan Village. The young men — who do all the cooking, you may remember — make it look so easy; but once you’re back home...
7 Village Bars
Seven Village Bars pays honor to our 7 beautiful Polynesian cultures represented at the Polynesian Cultural Center: Hawaii, Fiji, Maori, Tahiti, Tonga, Rapa Nui and Samoa NOTE: Use an extra large cookie sheet measuring 11 x 17 or 1/2 sheet professional pan measuring...
“Chief” of PCC’s Tongan Village Presented with Ta’ovala
When one of the Polynesian Cultural Center’s most senior managers recently retired after 45 years of service, Alamoti “Moti” Taumoepeau — “chief” of the PCC’s Tongan Village — gave him a traditional laufala mat hand-woven from strips of dried pandanus leaves,...
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Enjoy Laie Style Entertainment
...and still more at the PCC’s new Hukilau Marketplace PCC’s Hukilau Marketplace is also a great place just to relax and enjoy the old Laie charm. There will often be free entertainment at the Gazebo, several historical statues, even a few of what people in the...
A whole lotta local vendors
Other vendors offer unique products at PCC marketplace And if you’re looking for something unusual, several of our vendors offer unique products and/or services, including: Amusement Ink Kiosk airbrushes tattoos with non-toxic paint that dry instantly, are...
Authentic Local Food
Local vendors also serve up a delicious range of ono eats If you’re ono (hungry) for a snack or something more casual to eat, our PCC In-Center marketing team has together an amazing variety of possibilities, many of them with roots on the North Shore. You’re going...
Pounders Restaurant
PCC’s Pounders restaurant redefines dining in Laie Pounders, our Hukilau Marketplace restaurant named after a nearby bodysurfing beach, brings a whole new level of dining to Laie, one that’s totally different from our more traditional luau and buffet meals. Pounder’s...
Hukilau Marketplace Shopping
Hukilau Marketplace offers unique shopping opportunities Our designers and PCC team have assembled a fantastic variety of shops, kiosks and local, independent vendors that provide a spectrum of retail gift items, souvenirs, and regional products not readily...
The Awe of the Haka
Story by Polynesian Cultural Blogger, Bobby Akoi, Jr I was in high school when I first witnessed my first haka in Hilo put on by a dance troupe from New Zealand. The first thing that came out of my mouth was, “WOW”. It was so powerful it gave me goose bumps all over...
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