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PART I – Pearl Harbor and WWII Histories from La’ie: Finding Refuge From the Storm of December 7, 1941
La'ie In 1941 The town of La’ie sits on the northeast corner of the small Pacific island of Oahu, just a few minutes from the famous beaches of the North Shore. La’ie was established in ancient times as a pu’uhonua, which means sanctuary, or place of refuge. Although...
Other PCC Related News – October 2016
WIN A “FAMILY-TRIP” HAWAII VACATION The Polynesian Cultural Center is sponsoring a family-style trip to Hawaii drawing for four that includes: - Round-trip airfare to Hawaii - Hotel accommodations at the Marriott Courtyard Oahu North Shore - Super Ambassador Luau...
PCC Theater Department Reorganizes Management
Welcome to our two new managers Following the recent retirement — or “graduation,” as we like to say around here — of Aunty Ellen Gay Dela Rosa, PCC Vice President of Cultural Presentations Delsa Moe reorganized our Theater Department under two newly promoted...
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...
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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...
Lau Lau: Ancient Hawaiian Dish, Modern Delicacy & Cultural Significance
Over the last several weeks, we've been going over a lot of deserts: Haupia, Chocolate Haupia Pie, and Banana Guava Pie. All of these desserts are delicious, and certainly worth making to accompany dinners, serve as a perfect potluck contribution, or be enjoyed in the...
Māori Ancestral Veil: Myth, Meaning & Spiritual Connection
Last week, I visited the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Maori village. I wanted to learn more about the taiaha (Maori weapon) and its significance to Maori culture. After learning from the natives, I joined the tourists in watching their cultural presentation. Just like...
Eat Polynesia! Banana Guava Pie
In my last post about Chocolate Haupia Pie, I promised more recipes for the pie making season. Today's pie of choice is another pie for the warm weather months of summer; it's a pie that's bursting with fresh tropical tastes and the tangy flavor of tropical...
Chocolate Haupia Pie Recipe – Eat Polynesia!
Pie, pie, pie! Everybody loves pie, and as the month of August comes to an end, fall begins and brings with it prime pie eating season. Obviously, pie is delicious at any time of year. There's pumpkin pie, apple pie, cherry pie, and a host of others that can all be...
Eat Polynesia! Haupia, A Sweet Coconut Dessert
Everyone loves a good luau. What's not to love? Traditionally used by Hawaiians to celebrate things like the launch of a new canoe, a wedding, or a victory at war, luaus usually had hundreds, if not thousands of people in attendance. Traditional and modern day luaus...
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