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Community service and aloha reflects the spirit of inductee Junior Ah You
While the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame inducted Junior Ah You into its class of 2017 during an enshrinement ceremony on January 21, 2017, at the Polynesian Cultural Center, it’s the large Samoan’s decades of serving the people of his home with "aloha" ever since...
The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame enshrines class of 2017
Annual Celebrations welcomes new inductees In 2013 the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame partnered with the Polynesian Cultural Center in establishing their permanent home in the PCC’s Welcome Center near the main Hukilau Marketplace entrance . . . and enshrined the...
Polynesia is for Families!
Far more than a museum One of the greatest strengths of the many Polynesian countries represented here at the Polynesian Cultural Center is their love and commitment to their families. It is evident in the activities and presentations throughout the Center, as well as...
Every guest is special: Providing VIP treatment at the Polynesian Cultural Center
Special visits are a common occurrence 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,...
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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 & Lāʻie Connection: History, Recipe & Cultural Links
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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