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Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center

Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center

by Charlebois Harley | Aug 9, 2022 | Hawai’i Travel Tips

  We are very pleased to share the Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center. This detailed blog, written by Travel Blogger Harley Charlebois, provides a great overview of the packages available, things to see and activities to participate in...
Mahalo Ve: One Love, One Gratitude: Meaning, Origins & Cultural Spirit

Mahalo Ve: One Love, One Gratitude: Meaning, Origins & Cultural Spirit

by John Paolo Asetre | May 6, 2022 | Cultures of Polynesia

Mahalo is a famous Hawaiian word which means “thank you”, or to express gratitude. This is one of the common greetings, rather like “aloha”, used in everyday life in the Hawaiian culture. People usually say this after a kind gesture or a positive experience such as...
Preserving Polynesian Cultures in a Commercial World

Preserving Polynesian Cultures in a Commercial World

by Connor Hansen | Mar 10, 2022 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji, Ha: Breath of Life, Hawai'i, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga, Villages

Honoring the cultures of Polynesia  The Polynesian Culture Center is impressive. A quick Google search will prove that the Center is well-noticed, deeply popular, and top-rated – and it is no secret why the Center provides an unforgettable family-friendly experience...
Iraia Bailey: Language is the essence of culture

Iraia Bailey: Language is the essence of culture

by Cari Phung | Mar 2, 2020 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia

Iraia Bailey, originally from Aotearoa (New Zealand), is currently working as a cultural ambassador for the Island of Aotearoa at the Polynesian Cultural Center (Center). He conveys his love for his culture to all he meets. After many years on the journey to...

Whare Tupuna: Symbolism, Origins & Cultural Significance

by Mikaele | Jun 20, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia

The Maori whare tupuna or ancestral meeting house that dominates the Aotearoa Village is perhaps the most symbolic structure in the entire Polynesian Cultural Center. ‘These buildings memorialize great leaders’ Kim Makekau, Aotearoa Village manager, recently explained...
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