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The Lāʻie, BYU-Hawaiʻi and Historic Temple Tram Tour

The Lāʻie, BYU-Hawaiʻi and Historic Temple Tram Tour

by Nina Jones | Apr 26, 2023 | Hawai’i Travel Tips

An overview of the Lāʻie Tram Tour One of the many activities available at the Polynesian Cultural Center is the free Lāʻie Tram Tour. This 40-minute tour takes interested guests through the BYU-Hawaiʻi campus, the tiny country town of Lāʻie, and a brief stop at the...
Local Gems: 10 Best Oʻahu Dining Experiences in 2022

Local Gems: 10 Best Oʻahu Dining Experiences in 2022

by Nina Jones | Apr 9, 2022 | Hawai’i Travel Tips

Part of any vacation is the food, but food is not just something to eat on the island of Oʻahu. It’s something to EXPERIENCE. Here are some amazing selections that range from the casual to the divine. Relax and enjoy, as we present 10 of the best Oʻahu dining...
Honoring Hamana Kalili – father of the Shaka

Honoring Hamana Kalili – father of the Shaka

by Nina Jones | Oct 2, 2020 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i

We are constantly asked about our “Shaka Statue”, a beautiful representation of the father of the Shaka, Hamana Kalili. In today’s blog, Jimmy Mapu, head of Guest Services at the Polynesian Cultural Center, shares a question he received and his...
Coconut Shrimp with fresh ginger sauce from the Polynesian Cultural Center

Coconut Shrimp with fresh ginger sauce from the Polynesian Cultural Center

by Nina Jones | Feb 16, 2018 | Eat Polynesia!

Coconut Shrimp – it’s everywhere in Oahu. Restaurants, food trucks, even convenience stores. Yes, it’s THAT delicious! But the most sought after dishes are arguably the three food trucks next to the shrimp ponds just north of the country town of Kahuku. The debate...

Best-ever Samoan World Fireknife Championship

by Mikaele | Jun 1, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, News at the Center, Samoa

Story and images by Mike Foley The Polynesian Cultural Center’s 25th annual Samoan World Fireknife Championship special event from May 11-13, 2017, surpassed all expectations. Following two days of men’s preliminary and semifinal competition, junior and...
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