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Cook Islands welcomes western visitors with open arms

by Nina Jones | Aug 11, 2023 | Hawai’i Travel Tips, Other

The Polynesian Cultural Center is honored to have a strong connection with the beautiful island nation of the Cook Islands. In 2017, 2018, and 2019 we welcomed a delegation of performers from the Cook Islands to spend their summer sharing their culture and history at...

Atiu, escape to a simpler life

by Nina Jones | Aug 11, 2023 | Hawai’i Travel Tips, Other

Atiu: A quick snapshot Let’s start with the basics. According to www.aiiu.info, Atiu Island, also known as Enuamanu (land of the birds), lies 115 miles (187 kil.) northeast of Rarotonga Island in the Cook Islands. Atiu island measures approximately 660...

Dogs of the Cook Islands – 3 unique situations

by Nina Jones | Aug 11, 2023 | Hawai’i Travel Tips, Other

This article reviews an interesting fact about the dogs of the Cook Islands. Blogger Nina S. Jones, who recently visited the Cook Islands shares her newfound discoveries on these animals which are an integral part of life on these islands. The Cook...

Polynesian Cultural Center pioneer: Patoa Benioni

by Mikaele | Aug 4, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, News at the Center, Samoa

With all the attention recently focused on Cook Islanders currently appearing for six weeks at the Polynesian Cultural Center, it seems fitting that we introduce you to Patoa Benioni. The first Cook Islander at the PCC More than 50 years ago, Patoa — who was born in...

Cook Islands performers thrill at the Polynesian Cultural Center

by Mikaele | Aug 4, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, News at the Center, Other

Several weeks ago, this blog reported on the arrival of 17 performers from the Cook Islands National Arts Theatre for a six-week run from July 17 to August 24, 2017. Everyone was excited — the performers, the Cook Island community around Laie, and the Polynesian...

Cook Islands welcomes western visitors with open arms

Atiu, escape to a simpler life

Dogs of the Cook Islands – 3 unique situations

Polynesian Cultural Center pioneer: Patoa Benioni

Cook Islands performers thrill at the Polynesian Cultural Center

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