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The People of the Sea: New Zealands’s Ngāti Wai Tribe

The People of the Sea: New Zealands’s Ngāti Wai Tribe

by Guest Blogger | Oct 29, 2025 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia

My oldest grandson is a mix of a lot of ethnicities–he is, on one half–Maori, Tongan, Hawaiian, Chinese, Samoan with traces of Fijian and on the other half a European mix from Norway to the Netherlands. His name reflects this mixture, influenced by his...
A Historic Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Polynesian Cultural Center

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...
Cook Islands welcomes western visitors with open arms

Cook Islands welcomes western visitors with open arms

by Nina Jones | Aug 11, 2023 | Hawai’i Travel Tips

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...
Discover the Māori Legend of Rātā and the Enchanted Tree

Discover the Māori Legend of Rātā and the Enchanted Tree

by Nina Jones | Jul 14, 2023 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia

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...
The People of the Sea: New Zealands’s Ngāti Wai Tribe

Māori Culture: Act 3 of HĀ: Breath of Life

by Charlebois Harley | Apr 18, 2023 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia, Ha: Breath of Life

“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:...
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