The Māori Legend of Rata, and the Enchanted Tree

The Māori Legend of Rata, and the Enchanted Tree

Note: Different Māori communities have varying adaptations of this legend. We respectfully submit a version based off of Chapter 7 from the 1855 publication POLYNESIAN MYTHOLOGY & ANCIENT TRADITIONAL HISTORY OF THE NEW ZEALANDERS AS FURNISHED BY THEIR PRIESTS AND...
Waikīkī to Lāʻie – 35 miles and a world apart

Waikīkī to Lāʻie – 35 miles and a world apart

Waikiki’s history extends far back. Rising from a swampland, Waikīkī, which translates to “spouting waters”, offered a protected beach, multiple water sources and good, flat ground to build fishponds and taro fields. It was an easy choice for this area to become...
Women of the World Fireknife Championship, 2023

Women of the World Fireknife Championship, 2023

May 10, 2023 was a special night for women’s sports as the Polynesian Cultural Center welcomed five amazing female warriors to the stage during the 30th Annual World Fireknife Competition, 2023 – Women’s Division. “Just know, the women are just as good as the men,...