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A Historic Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Polynesian Cultural Center
This week’s blog about our 60th anniversary extravaganza is packed full of stories, photos, livestream links, quotes, and links to more information. You don’t want to miss this one!
Sharing Loloma in the Fiji Village
Fane Koi shares her experience of sharing loloma with others in the Fiji Village at the Polynesian Cultural Center!
Center honors 60th anniversary “Living Treasures”
The Polynesian Cultural Center presented 14 “living treasures” and eight “exemplary service” awards during a special 60th anniversary event on August 9, 2023. The recipients were also provided a magnificent banquet in The Gateway Buffet facility. President and CEO P. Alfred Grace and Vice President of Cultural Presentations Tagaloataoa Delsa Atoa Moe praised the award recipients
Tailevu USA supports Fiji in a big way at event on Kakela Beach, O‘ahu
Tailevu USA, the non-profit organization to help students from the Tailevu Province of Fiji, held a large scale fundraising event here on the North Shore of Oahu filled with culture, tradition and generosity.
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2023 World Fireknife Championship Results
Celebrating their 30th year in a big way, the World Fireknife Competition crowned this year’s champion on May 11, 2023. Congratulations Falaniko Penesa, now winner of the 2017, 2019, and 2023 competitions and Fa’afetai to all of our competitors, judges, staff and supporters.
We Are Samoa 2023: Event Highlights, Cultural Performances & Traditions
The We Are Samoa Festival was established to perpetuate the values and traditions of Samoan culture through learning and performance, and to increase knowledge, harmony, and respect for one’s self and for others.
Faʻalifu Faʻi: Samoan Green Bananas in Coconut Milk
Fa’alifu Fa’i is a favorite item in Samoa and the Polynesian Cultural Center is proud to share this starchy gem with our readers. The ingredients are simple, as is the preparation. The results are an amazing, savory side dish.
Samoan Language: Proverbs for Family and Community
The month of May is traditionally Samoan Language Month at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Learn more about the language and culture of Samoa through John “Sione” Milford, Manager, and Creasepaul Tofu, Cultural Advisor of our Samoan Village.
Lāʻie Tram Tour: Route, History & Cultural Highlights
One of the many activities available at the Polynesian Cultural Center is the free Lāʻie Tram Tour. This 40-minute tour takes interested guests through the BYU-Hawaiʻi campus, the tiny country town of Lāʻie, and a brief stop at the historic 1919 Lāʻie Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Māori Culture: Act 3 of HĀ: Breath of Life
Kia Ora! In Act 3 of the popular evening show, HĀ: Breath of Life, we are introduced to the beautiful and powerful Māori culture of Aotearoa (New Zealand). The emphasis of this section is on Mana (the main character) being nurtured and trained by his family and community. We see his transition from child to man, setting the stage for a future filled with honor, skill, courage and love.
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