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The Polynesian Cultural Center Is: One ‘Ohana, Sharing Aloha

The Polynesian Cultural Center Is: One ‘Ohana, Sharing Aloha

by Debra Weitzell | May 3, 2025 | Cultures of Polynesia, Other

“One ʻohana, sharing aloha.” When you come to the Polynesian Cultural Center, you will hear this phrase many times. Some might consider it a slogan designed to be catchy and fun, but it goes far deeper than that. It is the principle upon which the Polynesian Cultural...
The 29th Annual World Fireknife Championship is coming in May! 

The 29th Annual World Fireknife Championship is coming in May! 

by Nina Jones | Mar 30, 2022 | News at the Center, Samoa

The World Fireknife YouTube Series – 29th Annual World Fireknife Championship is here – and so is “We Are Samoa!” CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS, FILL OUT AN APPLICATION AND LEARN MORE! Even during our COVID-19 restrictions, last year’s...
Supoesi: Traditional Samoan Recipe

Supoesi: Traditional Samoan Recipe

by Quinney Sua'ava | Mar 21, 2022 | Desserts, Eat Polynesia!, Recipes, Samoa, Sweetly Onolicious

What is Supoesi?  Supoesi, one of the traditional foods of Samoa, practiced and consumed by our ancestors. The technique has passed down from one generation to another.   Supoesi translates to Papaya Soup. It is both nutritional and delicious to eat at any time of the...

The Polynesian Cultural Center pays homage to Bill Cravens

by Mikaele | Oct 2, 2019 | News at the Center

We pay tribute to the late William H. Cravens (1941-2019), who served as the on-site leader at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) from 1975 to 1983, and during that time became our first Polynesian president. A brief biography  President Cravens, or Bill as many...
Hawai’i students keep Samoan traditions alive

Hawai’i students keep Samoan traditions alive

by Mikaele | May 31, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Samoa

  ‘We Are Samoa’  Hundreds of Hawai’i high school students practiced for months to learn traditional Samoan customs, songs, dances and household chores so they could share them with several thousand parents and fans on Saturday, May 11, 2019,...
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