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13 kids’ activities for the whole family in Hawaii
It can be challenging to plan vacations for kids. We gladly offer activites to entertain and educate your little ones at the Polynesian Cultural Center!
2019 inductees enshrined in Polynesian Football Hall of Fame at PCC
“There’s no question Polynesians have had a big impact on pro football,” Sikahema said. “But these honors are also completely different because we celebrate our culture and our heritage. That’s what makes being in the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame so special and unique.”
Tua Tagovailoa honors his Polynesian roots at 2018 College Football Player of the Year event
““The thing that has helped me, and I would say this to any Polynesian family, is honor your parents. That’s my biggest advice. Your parents are your first teachers, and I definitely believe that when you honor them, God honors you as well.”
PCC, PFHOF to honor Class of 2019
The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Class of 2019 will be honored at the Polynesian Cultural Center on January 19, 2019
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Palusami Recipe of Polynesia
This popular dish actually can be found in varying forms across Polynesia and Asia. Fiji versions may include corned beef, tomatoes and garlic. The Fillipino version is called Laing.
But the original dish I fell in love with was a simple vegetable medley. Imagine my joy when I found out how easy it was to prepare! The best part is that you too can prepare this great dish, even if you do not have access to the fresh, young leaves of island taro.
How Rapa Nui’s Moai came to the PCC
One of our signature sights as our guests travels through The Polynesian Cultural Center on the north east shore of Oahu is of 5 statues, placed on a small island in the middle of our lagoon….tall fellas, strange hats. Rather quiet and mysterious. They are called Moai, and they are handmade authentic replicas of the statues found on the 64 square mile island of Rapa Nui, on the eastern most point of the Polynesian Triangle.
Polynesian Cultural Center Stages NFL Draft Luau
The Polynesian Cultural Center recently participated in a media blitz on the U.S. East coast that included a fine luau food event for 200–300 guests — co-hosted by our partner Polynesian Football Hall of Fame: They invited 200–300 guests to the event on April 27,...
PCC Samoan Culture Ambassador joins media blitz
The Polynesian Cultural Center recently participated in a media blitz on the U.S. East coast that included our Samoan Culture Ambassador Creasepaul Tofa. He is a traditionally raised Samoan who enjoys sharing his heritage with both visitors and urban Samoan students: ...
Best-ever Samoan World Fireknife Championship
The Polynesian Cultural Center’s 25th annual Samoan World Fireknife Championship special event from May 11-13, 2017, surpassed all expectations. Following two days of men’s preliminary and semifinal competition, junior and intermediate division finals, and a high school Samoan traditional cultural arts festival, it all came down to three thrilling finalists separated by the narrowest margins.
PCC World Fireknife photo essay
This article is a photo essay of the Polynesian Cultural Center’s 25th annual Samoan World Fireknife Championship, including the “We Are Samoa” high school traditional Samoan arts festival, from May 11-13, 2017.
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