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Fijian Hairstyle Traditions: Crowning a Legacy of Identity Through Generations

by Grace Tueli | Oct 16, 2024 | Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji

You may have noticed how the Islands of Fiji are represented throughout the Polynesian Cultural Center with an icon of a person rocking an Afro hairstyle. “Afro” is how the world knows it, but in my island home, this hairstyle is a symbol of our identity that has been...
The Return of “Huki: A Canoe Celebration”

The Return of “Huki: A Canoe Celebration”

by Antoniette Caryl Yee | Oct 15, 2024 | Cultures of Polynesia, Huki: A Canoe Celebration, News at the Center

After 4 years of anticipation, the Polynesian Cultural Center launched Huki: A Canoe Celebration once again on August 9, 2024. From the moment the guests arrive at the south lagoon, they are greeted with an immersive pre-show experience that sets the stage for the...
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...

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