Samoan Language: Proverbs for Family and Community

Samoan Language: Proverbs for Family and Community

Celebrating Samoan Language Talofa from the Samoan Village and all of us here at the Polynesian Cultural Center. We love to take every opportunity to highlight the uniquely beautiful cultures we represent at the Center and what better way to learn a culture then...
Māori Culture: Act 3 of HĀ: Breath of Life

Māori Culture: Act 3 of HĀ: Breath of Life

“In the Land of the Long White Cloud, Aotearoa, every breath is new life. Seasons change, the winds blow, and family’s love lets the child rise high, look far, dream big. Tomorrow is coming, Mana, and you must run to meet it. Soon you will be a man.” -Excerpt from HĀ:...
‘Onipa‘a: Honoring Hawaiʻi’s Great Queen Lili‘uokalani

‘Onipa‘a: Honoring Hawaiʻi’s Great Queen Lili‘uokalani

‘Onipa‘a: Honoring Hawaiʻi’s Great Queen Lili‘uokalani At the Polynesian Cultural Center, we pride ourselves on providing a fun-filled adventure of culture and learning, a fully unique experience not to be missed. We love offering a day full of hands-on...
Hawaiian Culture Act 2 of HĀ: Breath of Life

Hawaiian Culture Act 2 of HĀ: Breath of Life

Welcome to “Hawaiian Culture” Part 2 of our blog series, “HĀ: Breath of Life”, an in-depth look into the cultures of Polynesia, as presented in the Polynesian Cultural Center’s spectacular evening show.  “The first three letters of the Hawaiian word...
A Lūʻau History: Keeping Tradition Alive in Hawaii

A Lūʻau History: Keeping Tradition Alive in Hawaii

Lūʻau history is steeped in ʻaloha. It is a feast, a celebration, and a connection to the bountiful beauty of Hawaiʻi   Hawaii has a rich culture and history whose vibrancy continues to amaze every person lucky enough to study or visit the Islands. One prevalent...