‘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...
Sharing Aloha: Hawaiian words and their meanings

Sharing Aloha: Hawaiian words and their meanings

This article was prepared from a series developed by Terry Naauao Panee, Hawaiʻi Village Manager at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Each Hawaiian word showcases the grace and respect of this noble culture. We are proud to support the perpetuation and celebration of...
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...
Uniquely Polynesia: The International Date Line

Uniquely Polynesia: The International Date Line

How the International Date Line got all crazy in Polynesia In December of 2011, Samoa and the neighboring island of Tokelau moved the position of the International Date Line, effectively erasing December 31, 2011 from existence. Their purpose was to align the...