Atchara – Pickled Green Papaya

Atchara – Pickled Green Papaya

Enjoy this spicy Green Papaya Salad from our neighbors in the Philippines that is becoming popular throughout the islands. This recipe was shared by Kezia Mendoza. Many thanks. It’s been fun learning how to make this dish – I love it so much, I keep a...
The tale of the turtle and the shark – a Samoan legend

The tale of the turtle and the shark – a Samoan legend

Faʻafetai (thank you) to Tipa Galeai, Manager of the Samoa Village at the Polynesian Cultural Center, for this contribution to our series on Polynesian legends. Samoans tell the story of an old blind woman, named Fonueau, of Salega, Savaii (Western Samoa). She had one...
Maui creates the Islands of Hawaii – a Hawaiian legend

Maui creates the Islands of Hawaii – a Hawaiian legend

Read all about Maui, one of the most recognized demi-gods throughout the cultures of Polynesia. This is because his tales traveled with the early Polynesian explorers as they moved from island nation to island nation. We at the Polynesian Cultural Center hope you...
The Red Prawns of Vatulele – a Fijian legend

The Red Prawns of Vatulele – a Fijian legend

The following legend has numerous versions. We took ours from the former Island Manager of the Fiji Village at the Polynesian Cultural Center, Inoke Suguturaga. There is an ancient story about the beautiful daughter of a chief. Her name, Yalewan-ni-Cagi-Bula, means...
The Polynesian Cultural Center leads the way in uncertain times

The Polynesian Cultural Center leads the way in uncertain times

NOTICE: In an effort to control the spread of COVID-19, the State of Hawaii has issued a mandate requiring that all non-essential workers shelter-at-home effective March 24 through April 30, 2020. Due to this action, we have had to close the student filled positions...