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Free PCC App Now Available For Download
Did you know that a free Polynesian Cultural Center app is available for download to your iOS and Android mobile devices? A’oia (“that’s right,” in Hawaiian) — think of it as high tech for our old-Polynesia setting. Under the direction of Jeff Dunn, Director of the...
PCC Names New Pounders Restaurant General Manager
Meet new Pounders General Manager, Greg Maples: Greg Maples, who joined the Polynesian Cultural Center management team on August 1 as General Manager of Pounders Restaurant in the Hukilau Marketplace, brings extensive experience in the food and beverage industry....
PBN Bestows Inaugural Attraction Pineapple Award on PCC
Honolulu-based Pacific Business News, which has recognized various categories of achievement throughout Hawaii since it was founded in 1963, presented its inaugural Pineapple Award in the visitor attraction leadership category to the Polynesian Cultural Center during...
Tongan Wedding and Funeral Ceremonies: Strength and Honor Through Family Unity
As explained on the official website of the Kingdom of Tonga...."family is the central unit of Tongan life." "Tongan society is guided by four core values, all of which combine to ensure a generous and genuine welcome to visitors to the Kingdom; Fefaka’apa’apa’aki...
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Fiji Day at the Polynesian Cultural Center
October 10th was Fiji Day, which commemorates both the day in 1874 when traditional Fijian chiefs ceded their islands to Great Britain and also the same day in 1970 when Fiji regained its independence from British colonial rule. Like many islanders, Fijians...
Teri-yummy!
Have you ever tried making Teriyaki Chicken or Teriyaki Beef only to find out that there's a lot more to making quality teriyaki than simply adding some store-bought teriyaki sauce to some cooked meat? I certainly have. As I've said before, about a year and a half...
Upside Down with A Cherry On Top!
Aloha! It's that time of the week again. Are you ready for a tasty treat? I certainly hope so, because I've got a great one for you today, and it involves a delicious, sweet and tangy fruit. While there are several tropical fruits that grow in the Polynesian islands,...
Making Mahimahi Your Favorite Fish
Last week, I talked about sashimi, sushi, and the Hawaiian favorite: poke. While I love each of these dishes, I'll be honest and say that, as far as cooked fish goes, I generally prefer a nice piece of grilled chicken or steak to a cooked filet of fish. A rare...
Island Specialty — Poke
Do you like sushi? What about sashimi? These are two of the best known Japanese dishes around the world, and for good reason: they taste delicious. I lived in Japan for two years as a missionary for my church, and let me tell you, the Japanese eat well. There was...
An Island Staple: Shoyu Chicken
Aloha! Another week has come and gone in paradise. The sun continues to shine, the clear water of the ocean and the sandy beaches of Polynesia are just as warm and inviting as ever, and the intoxicating aroma of local foods still lingers in the air. These foods are...
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