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Kalo (Taro): The Root of Hawaiian Culture

by Debra Weitzell | Aug 1, 2025 | Cultures of Polynesia, Eat Polynesia!, Hawai'i, Polynesian Superfoods

The air smells of earthiness: the scent of green growing things mingles with the mustiness of a loʻi, the wetland ecosystem in which many varieties of kalo grow. A mahiʻai kalo (kalo farmer) and his haumāna (student) patiently tend the plants, treading the bog-like...

A Historic Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Polynesian Cultural Center

by Nina Jones | Oct 24, 2023 | Cultures of Polynesia, News at the Center

We hope that you enjoy this overview of the historic 60th Anniversary of our beloved Polynesian Cultural Center. Please note that we have included links throughout this article to any recorded ‘livefeed’ event or for extra information on various speakers and subjects...

Traditional loi (taro) farming and poi preparation: The Polynesian Cultural Center comes full circle

by Mikaele | Nov 26, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i

The Polynesian Cultural Center’s kalo consultant The significance of poi in Hawaiian culture cannot be understated. It is still very much an important and favorite food for many modern Hawaiians and can be purchased in most local grocery stores. Meet Lono Logan, a...

Kalo (Taro): The Root of Hawaiian Culture

A Historic Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Polynesian Cultural Center

Traditional loi (taro) farming and poi preparation: The Polynesian Cultural Center comes full circle

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