Christmas in Polynesia: Mele and Iosepa

Mele and Iosepa’s First Christmas: Introductions  Christmas is a special time on the islands. We not only celebrate the joy and magic of the season, we know how to have fun! As a special holiday gift, we have prepared our own Christmas tale. Iosepa is our brave,...

2016 Launch of the Iosepa & other news

Update on the sailing canoe Iosepa:  The Iosepa launches from Hukilau Beach on June 15, 2016. Photo by Mark Holladay Lee The BYU–Hawaii/Polynesian Cultural Center 57-foot, single-masted wa’a kaulua or twin-hulled traditional Hawaiian sailing canoe Iosepa — which is...

Polynesian Football Hall of Fame

Polynesian Football Hall of Fame  The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame, which partners with the Polynesian Cultural Center in showcasing the organization’s permanent exhibit gallery near our front entrance, announced its roster of 25 finalists who will be on the...

Polynesian Football Hall of Fame

Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Opens in Oahu By Joe Kukura                                                                                                                                                   The world is discovering what Polynesians already...