JERI GALEA’I: An inspiring story of family, dedication and natural talent in the world of Fireknife Dancing QUOTE: “The Galea’i (pronounced Nga’-lay-ah-ee) family is a fireknife dynasty. If you’re born into the Galea’i family you have no choice, you’re going to...
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...
Polynesian Cultural Center ‘ohana [family] Hawaii is famous for its aloha spirit. Many experience the genuine warmth of the local people, to the extent they begin to feel like ‘ohana — family. That definitely happens a lot at the Polynesian Cultural Center. But...
As the Polynesian Cultural Center prepares to celebrate its 24th annual Samoan World Fireknife Championship and We Are Samoa Festival on May 12-14, 2016, we turn to PCC retiree and High Talking Chief (an aloali’i of Manu’a) Galea’i “Pule” Pulefano for his historical...
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