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“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,...
Christmas in Tonga
The PCC is proud to share this lovely story by contributing blogger, Mike Foley regarding Tongan Christmas memories from our PCC family, which was orignially published in December 2015. Two of our Tongan PCC managers originally from the Friendly Islands share some of...
Christmas in Polynesia: Mele and Iosepa
Mele and Iosepa's First Christmas: Introductions Christmas is a special time on the islands. We not only celebrate the joy and magic of the season, we know how to have fun! As a special holiday gift, we have prepared our own Christmas tale. Iosepa is our brave,...
In Other PCC News
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...
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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...
PCC News and Updates 12-14
Our New Hukilau Marketplace undergoes soft opening Part of the Polynesian Cultural Center’s new Hukilau Marketplace underwent a “soft opening” on December 10, 2014. More specifically: Goo’s Plantation Store, “which is a throw-back to Goo’s Old Plantation Store, that...
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