Hula Dance History in the Hawaiian Village

by | Jan 20, 2015 | Cultures of Polynesia

Honoring our hula heritage:  Next to aloha and Hawaii, perhaps no other Hawaiian word conjures more imagery of our beautiful islands and friendly people than hula. Kaipo Manoa, our Hawaiian Village manager or “chief,” explains more about our popular dance form. “For...
Chinese Tea Cookies Recipe

Chinese Tea Cookies Recipe

by | Dec 31, 2014 | Eat Polynesia!

People from the Laie area love and adore a certain cookie available at our local Sam’s Store which is next to the famous Hukilau Cafe.  Here, and only here, they are referred to as Pake (pa-kay) Cake.  Anywhere else, they are called Chinese Tea Cookies. ...

Favorites in Tahiti

by | Dec 10, 2014 | Cultures of Polynesia, Tahiti

Surprise!  Our Tahitian Village guests love eating free samples  Heitiare Pane’e, our PCC Tahitian Village “chiefess” or manager, reports that sampling faraoa opa’a or traditional Tahitian coconut bread is one of the favorite guest activities in the village. “We...

Tahiti E! Ia Orana!

by | Dec 3, 2014 | Cultures of Polynesia

By Polynesian Cultural Blogger Bobby Akoi, Jr.  Have you ever been to a Polynesian show and watched as the female dancers moved their hips in circles at a crazy fast speed? Do you want to know how they do it?  It’s actually very simple, but it takes a lot of...