Huki is Back: Crafting costumes for the long awaited return

Huki is Back: Crafting costumes for the long awaited return

As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child,” and this couldn’t be truer for the making of the Huki costumes. At the heart of this creative journey is Jesse Allred, the seamstress supervisor at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Despite having no formal...
‘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...
Kampachi – The Island’s most Delicious Fish!

Kampachi – The Island’s most Delicious Fish!

“Hawaiian Kampachi/Kanpachi, also known as Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana), is prized by chefs for both sushi and cuisine due to its extremely high fat content and rich white flesh. The fish is marked by a dark blue-green upper body with a lavender-tinted belly and...