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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...

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...

Polynesian Cultural Center receives USA Today award

by Mikaele | Nov 4, 2017 | News at the Center

PCC wins USA Today “10 Best” Award USA Today readers recently voted the Polynesian Cultural Center as the number-one “best Hawaii attraction” PCC selected from a list of 10 Hawaii attractions The readers selected the Center the #1 from a list of 10 top...

Canoe Pushing 101 at the PCC

by Nina Jones | Nov 1, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia

Who is that? As you carefully board our canoe for your water-based tour of the Polynesian Cultural Center, you may ask yourself “Who is that pushing my canoe?” Most of our “Canoe Pushers” are actually full time students next door at Brigham Young...

Feel the warmth of an island holiday: Christmas on the North Shore of Oahu, 2017

by Nina Jones | Nov 1, 2017 | News at the Center

Christmas time on the North Shore is a magical place. First off, you’re away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Second, you get to really experience Christmas ‘island style’. We have compiled a list of activities and suggestions to make your Christmas season...

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