New Alii Luau at The Polynesian Cultural Center

by | Apr 21, 2015 | News at the Center

Check out our “New” Aliʻi Lūʻau “It is still the Alii Luau. We haven’t changed the name,” said PCC Islands Director Steve Laulu, who also oversees the luau. “We want our guests to understand that we continue to honor Hawaii, our host islands — and not just...
Lilikoi Cake with frosting and glaze

Lilikoi Cake with frosting and glaze

by | Mar 31, 2015 | Eat Polynesia!

The Lilikoi or passion fruit is a favorite in the islands with its sweet/tart flavor and versatility. From cakes to marinades there is always room for a little lilikoi. There are several varieties of passion fruit with colors ranging from red to purple to yellow. The...

Hukilau Marketplace is OPEN!

by | Jan 20, 2015 | News at the Center

By the time you receive our PCC February eNewsletter, our new Hukilau Marketplace should be ready for its grand opening, now tentatively set for February 20. Of course, we’ll cover that event for you; but meanwhile, here is a recent aerial photo of construction...

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...
Potato Salad: Hawaiianized

Potato Salad: Hawaiianized

by | Oct 31, 2014 | Eat Polynesia!

The weather here in Hawaii has been hot recently, humid and muggy, the kind of weather that makes you inclined to seek out buildings with some good air conditioning. In such circumstances, eating warm or hot foods only serves to intensify the heat of the day and make...