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In a Word: Ohana means family

by Nina Jones | Feb 8, 2018 | Cultures of Polynesia, Ha: Breath of Life, Hawai'i

In a Word: Ohana = Family Valentines Day is upon us, and here in Hawaii, nothing reflects love more than OHANA An integral part of Hawaiian culture is the care and nurturing of family, or ohana. From ancient times to the present Hawaiians embrace the opportunity of...

Polynesian football legends: More than ‘warriors’

by Mikaele | Jan 30, 2018 | News at the Center

Warrior heritage helps Polynesian athletes There’s a line of thinking — a good one, it turns out — that modern Polynesians have channeled aspects of their ancient warrior culture and formidable physical prowess into becoming outstanding athletes. Young Polynesians now...

A master’s touch: Restoring the traditional art of Polynesian navigation

by Nina Jones | Dec 26, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia

  The following blog was taken from an in-depth interview with Master Carver and Polynesian Navigator, Kawika Eskaran of Laie, Hawaii, who along with Sione Tuione Pulotu, guided the design and construction of the Iosepa, a 57′ double hulled sailing canoe...

Orgills report on Latter-day Saint mission presidency

by Mikaele | Nov 23, 2017 | News at the Center

More than 500 new “sons and daughters” About four years after leaving Laie, former Polynesian Cultural Center president and CEO Von D. Orgill and his wife, Sherry, returned for a special PCC team meeting in the Hawaiian Journey Theater on November 2, 2017....

The Polynesian Cultural Center legacy is all about Ohana (family)

by Mikaele | Nov 21, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i

Polynesian Cultural Center ‘ohana [family] Hawaii is famous for its aloha spirit. Many experience the genuine warmth of the local people, to the extent they begin to feel like ‘ohana — family. That definitely happens a lot at the Polynesian Cultural Center. But...
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