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5 Instagram Worthy Backdrops at the Center
The Polynesian Cultural Center is in the bright town of Lāʻie, where visitors will experience a day of beauty and culture. You will find unique cultural architecture, and meaningful designs set in serene tropical backdrops. This blog highlights the top 5 Instagram...
2023 Christmas at the Hukilau Marketplace Schedule
Our 2023 Christmas at the Hukilau Marketplace begins! Looking for unique activities for your 2023 Christmas holidays? Join the Polynesian Cultural Center for our annual Christmas events at the Hukilau Marketplace this year in beautiful Lāʻie for some holiday...
2023 Christmas at the Hukilau Marketplace Celebration
Our 2023 Christmas at the Hukilau Marketplace begins! Looking for unique activities for your 2023 Christmas holidays? Join the Polynesian Cultural Center for our annual Christmas events at the Hukilau Marketplace this year in beautiful Lāʻie for some...
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!
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Women of the World Fireknife Championship, 2023
Samoan culture has many powerful women leaders, so it is no surprise that the number of young women competing in the Word Fireknife Champsionships keep rising. May 10, 2023 was a special night for women’s sports as the Polynesian Cultural Center welcomed five amazing female warriors to the stage during the 30th Annual World Fireknife Competition, 2023 – Women’s Division.
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.
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