Fire Walkers are HOT!!!

www.expeditions.com In 1996, the firewalkers from Fiji were invited to perform and share the art of walking on fire at the Polynesian Cultural Center. For many of us it was our first time witnessing the legendary fire walk. There was a lot of excitement and buzz...

2015 March Updates

PCC updates: Hukilau Marketplace opening   Hukilau Marketplace Grand Opening The official opening of our exciting new Hukilau Marketplace on February 20, 2015, was another great Polynesian Cultural Center event. Hundreds of people from the community got the...

Celebrating “Fakapale” Style

Tongans, along with the rest of our Polynesians, love to dance. It is in their blood and sometimes in their wallets. Let me explain! I’ve learned in all my years working at the Polynesian Cultural Center that when you attend a Tongan celebration, festival, or party,...

Polynesian Football Hall of Fame

Polynesian Football Hall of Fame opens at PCC  Dedication of the new Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Class of 2015 Polynesian Football Hall of Fame inductees, family representatives, current Heisman Trophy winner and 2015 Polynesian College Player of the Year Marcus...

The Awe of the Haka

Story by Polynesian Cultural Blogger, Bobby Akoi, Jr I was in high school when I first witnessed my first haka in Hilo put on by a dance troupe from New Zealand. The first thing that came out of my mouth was, “WOW”.  It was so powerful it gave me goose bumps all over...