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

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...
Polynesian Cultural Center hosts holiday ‘Giving Machines’

Polynesian Cultural Center hosts holiday ‘Giving Machines’

by Mikaele | Nov 25, 2019 | News at the Center

Amid the trumpeting of conch shells, Hawaiian chanting and Tahitian dancing, representatives from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Polynesian Cultural Center, and four local charities unveiled two “giving machines” in the Center’s Hukilau...
2019 Moanikeala Hula Festival – a week of celebration and learning

2019 Moanikeala Hula Festival – a week of celebration and learning

by Mikaele | Oct 1, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i, News at the Center

  People all over the world love Hawaiian hula dancing, and serious hula dancers have much respect for their kumu (teachers). Haumana or students join halau (schools) based on the styles, traditions and reputation of the kumu. In Hawaii, it’s common for some...
Bobby Akoi, PCC’s host for kings and queens, retires

Bobby Akoi, PCC’s host for kings and queens, retires

by Nina Jones | Aug 26, 2019 | News at the Center

Meet PCC’s ‘Mr. Aloha’ The Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) has hosted thousands of VIPs since we opened in 1963 — kings, queens, presidents, diplomats, dignitaries, movie stars, sports celebrities, church and government leaders, business executives, military leaders...
29th Annual Moanikeala coming Sept. 2-7, 2019

29th Annual Moanikeala coming Sept. 2-7, 2019

by Nina Jones | Aug 14, 2019 | Hawai'i, News at the Center

Come join us September 3 – 7, 2019 for the 29th Annual Moanikeala Hula Festival. Enjoy a week-long celebration, to perpetuate Hawaii’s Culture, Language, Art, and Practices through workshops, concerts and activities dedicated to the memory of Aunty Sally...
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