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Fa’alifu Fa’i (Green Banana with Coconut Milk)

Fa’alifu Fa’i (Green Banana with Coconut Milk)

by Nina Jones | May 1, 2023 | Eat Polynesia!, Luau & Party, Polynesian Superfoods, Recipes, Samoa, Side Dishes

Fa’alifu Fa’i – Introduction Here on Oahu, there is no shortage of bananas. Not only do we have multiple banana plants, our friends and neighbors do also. This creates a situation similar to people who grow zucchini. You never know when someone is going to anonymously...
Māori Culture: Act 3 of HĀ: Breath of Life

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:...
The Aloha Spirit of Hawai`i is a Way of Life

The Aloha Spirit of Hawai`i is a Way of Life

by Guest Blogger | Apr 10, 2023 | Cultures of Polynesia, Villages

We hope you enjoy this article regarding the Aloha Spirit by Guest Blogger and recent BYU-Hawaii graduate, Makaiah Gorham. “The Polynesian Cultural Center indeed serves as a place to help people find the spirit of Polynesia, the spirit of family, and the spirit of...
Honoring the Māori Language Through Inspired Quotes

Honoring the Māori Language Through Inspired Quotes

by Guest Blogger | Mar 18, 2023 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia

This week’s blog honors the beautiful Māori language. Originally shared with staff and volunteers at the Polynesian Cultural Center in the Fall of 2022, these historic words of revered Māori leaders were compiled by Tainui Johnston, who serves in the Islands of...
Māori Boil-up: The Ultimate Comfort Food

Māori Boil-up: The Ultimate Comfort Food

by Nina Jones | Mar 13, 2023 | Aotearoa, Eat Polynesia!, Main Dishes

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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