Four Hawaiian Legends Travelers May Want to Know

Four Hawaiian Legends Travelers May Want to Know

by Guest Blogger: Katie Angelica Almazan   What to do should you meet up with a “Hawaiian Legend” A cluster of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean is home to enormous green mountains, endemic wildlife, sea creatures, and a deep-rooted culture;...
Wahines of Hawaii – 3 historical women surfers who inspire

Wahines of Hawaii – 3 historical women surfers who inspire

The Polynesian Cultural Center is proud to present some insight on what is arguably one of the coolest sports in the world – SURFING! This blog article reviews the qualities and accomplishments of 3 Hawaiian based female surfers, or as we call them in Hawaii,...
Kamehameha the Great: Success through innovation and opportunity

Kamehameha the Great: Success through innovation and opportunity

Today the Polynesian Cultural Center honors King Kamehameha the Great on the occasion of the annual state holiday Kamehameha Days, held yearly on June 11th. We are honored to share some of the amazing and innovative ways he achieved the long sought for goal of uniting...
Honoring Hamana Kalili – father of the Shaka

Honoring Hamana Kalili – father of the Shaka

We are constantly asked about our “Shaka Statue”, a beautiful representation of the father of the Shaka, Hamana Kalili. In today’s blog, Jimmy Mapu, head of Guest Services at the Polynesian Cultural Center, shares a question he received and his...
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...