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The 30th Annual We Are Samoa Festival 2023: A Day of Celebration

The 30th Annual We Are Samoa Festival 2023: A Day of Celebration

by Nina Jones | May 15, 2023 | Cultures of Polynesia, News at the Center, Samoa

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.   We Are Samoa Festival 2023, held May 6,...
Remembering Pulefano Galea’i: A mentor to many, a friend to all

Remembering Pulefano Galea’i: A mentor to many, a friend to all

by Nina Jones | Jun 11, 2021 | News at the Center, Samoa

The Polynesian Cultural Center wishes to recognize the passing of one of their own, Pulefano Galea’i, founder of the World Fireknife Competition, on June 5, 2021.   Alfred Grace, President and CEO of the Polynesian Cultural Center stated “I have often shared...
The 28th Annual World Fireknife Championship Results

The 28th Annual World Fireknife Championship Results

by Cari Phung | May 25, 2021 | News at the Center, Samoa

The 28th Annual World Fireknife Championship is now history. Although there were delays due to national and state health and safety concerns, the commitment of the competitors and the loyalty of the audiences inspired this year’s World Fireknife...
Bobby Akoi, PCC’s host for kings and queens, retires

Bobby Akoi, PCC’s host for kings and queens, retires

by Nina Jones | Aug 26, 2019 | News at the Center

Meet PCC’s ‘Mr. Aloha’ The Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) has hosted thousands of VIPs since we opened in 1963 — kings, queens, presidents, diplomats, dignitaries, movie stars, sports celebrities, church and government leaders, business executives, military leaders...
Hawai’i students keep Samoan traditions alive

Hawai’i students keep Samoan traditions alive

by Mikaele | May 31, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Samoa

  ‘We Are Samoa’  Hundreds of Hawai’i high school students practiced for months to learn traditional Samoan customs, songs, dances and household chores so they could share them with several thousand parents and fans on Saturday, May 11, 2019,...
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