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...
The Polynesian Cultural Center is honored to have a strong connection with the beautiful island nation of the Cook Islands. In 2017, 2018, and 2019 we welcomed a delegation of performers from the Cook Islands to spend their summer sharing their culture and history at...
Note: Different Māori communities have varying adaptations of this legend. We respectfully submit a version based off of Chapter 7 from the 1855 publication POLYNESIAN MYTHOLOGY & ANCIENT TRADITIONAL HISTORY OF THE NEW ZEALANDERS AS FURNISHED BY THEIR PRIESTS AND...
“In the Land of the Long White Cloud, Aotearoa, every breath is new life. Seasons change, the winds blow, and family’s love lets the child rise high, look far, dream big. Tomorrow is coming, Mana, and you must run to meet it. Soon you will be a man.” -Excerpt from HĀ:...
The Traditional Māori Boil-up is easy and delicious The Polynesian Cultural Center is pleased to share this traditional Māori Boil-up recipe provided by Rahira Makekau who is the Māori Cultural Performance Specialist and Advisor for the Center. Māori are...
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