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...
Recognizing the vision of David O. McKay The School of Travel Industry Management at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Shidler College of Business inducted the founder of the Polynesian Cultural Center and Brigham Young University–Hawaiʻi into its Hawaiʻi...
LEAD IMAGE: (left) Blaine and Cynthia Jacobson in 2023; (r) Blaine, Cynthia and their daughter at their farewell in 2002 We love it when ʻohana from the past are able to return to Lāʻie. This October we are excited to welcome back Blaine Jacobson and his wife...
Waikiki’s history extends far back. Rising from a swampland, Waikīkī, which translates to “spouting waters”, offered a protected beach, multiple water sources and good, flat ground to build fishponds and taro fields. It was an easy choice for this area to become...
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...
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