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Huki Is Back: Crafting Costumes for the Long-awaited Return
As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child,” and this couldn’t be truer for the making of the Huki costumes. At the heart of this creative journey is Jesse Allred, the seamstress supervisor at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Despite having no formal...
Hukilau Store at Old Lāʻie Bay
There’s something new at Hukilau Marketplace! It is a clothing shop that offers T-shirts and other items unique to this store. It also embraces the rich history of the hukilau in Lāʻie. The Hukilau Store at Old Lāʻie Bay occupies 1400 square feet in a building that...
VIP Visitor in Fiji: Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu visits the Center
On Monday, August 19, 2024, the Polynesian Cultural Center was honored to host one of the three paramount chiefs of Fiji and his delegation. After attending a climate change conference on Palau in Micronesia, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, the Speaker to the Parliament of...
Iosepa Launch 2024: Voyaging Canoe Sets Sail During FestPac
Iosepa, the beautiful 57-foot single-masted waʻa kaulua (double hulled) voyaging canoe - stewarded by BYU–Hawaii and maintained by the Polynesian Cultural Center - is set to launch May 30th from Haleʻiwa Harbor and will be participating in the FestPAC Wa’a arrival on...
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Blaine and Cynthia Jacobson Return to the Polynesian Cultural Center
The Polynesian Cultural Center is pleased to welcome Blaine and Cynthia Jacobson. Blaine worked in Administration in the early 2000s. Now that they are retired, they are returning to the Center to serve as volunteers. Learn more about their upcoming assignment.
Cook Islands welcomes western visitors with open arms
Want to know more about one of the most unique island nations in Polynesia? The Cook Islands are a magical blend of sparkling lagoons, rich culture and sunny smiles.
Atiu: Island Escape, Culture & Simpler Way of Life
Atiu, a small Polynesian island situated in the Cook Islands, is filled with natural beauty and charm. Learn more about a place where visitors can escape to a simpler life.
The Dogs of the Cook Islands
What’s it like being a pooch in paradise? See three different approaches from various islands within the Polynesian nation of the Cook Islands
Hukilau Marketplace: Eating International on the North Shore – Part II
Welcome to your guide to some more of the Hukilau Marketplace Eating International on the North Shore, Part 2! Get ready to start those cravings that only the Marketplace can satisfy!
Discover the Māori Legend of Rātā and the Enchanted Tree
The Polynesian Cultural Center is honored to share this ancient Māori legend of Rata and the lessons he learns while preparing waka taua (war canoe) for battle.
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