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The Māori Legend of Rata, and the Enchanted Tree
The Polynesian Cultural Center is honored to share this ancient Māori legend of Rata and the lessons he learns while preparing waka taua (war canoe) for battle.
Waikīkī to Lāʻie – 35 miles and a world apart
The first place most people plan to visit when visiting Hawai‘i is the famous Waikīkī strip. Learn the history and the great selection of things to do along one of the most famous beaches in the world.
World Fireknife Championship 2023 – Junior and Intermediate Division
Wednesday, May 6, 2023, started off with a bang as the 30th Annual World Fireknife Championships opened with the 2023 Junior and Intermediate World Fireknife competitors.
Women of the World Fireknife Championship, 2023
Samoan culture has many powerful women leaders, so it is no surprise that the number of young women competing in the Word Fireknife Champsionships keep rising. 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.
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The Lāʻie, BYU-Hawaiʻi and Historic Temple Tram Tour
One of the many activities available at the Polynesian Cultural Center is the free Lāʻie Tram Tour. This 40-minute tour takes interested guests through the BYU-Hawaiʻi campus, the tiny country town of Lāʻie, and a brief stop at the historic 1919 Lāʻie Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Māori Culture: Act 3 of HĀ: Breath of Life
Kia Ora! In Act 3 of the popular evening show, HĀ: Breath of Life, we are introduced to the beautiful and powerful Māori culture of Aotearoa (New Zealand). The emphasis of this section is on Mana (the main character) being nurtured and trained by his family and community. We see his transition from child to man, setting the stage for a future filled with honor, skill, courage and love.
The Aloha Spirit of Hawai`i is a Way of Life
Guest Blogger Makaiah Gorhman, a BYU-Hawaii student, reflects on how the spirit of Aloha is reflected through the simple things of life.
30th Annual World Fireknife Championship tickets now available!
The Polynesian Cultural Center is proud to announce the 30th Annual World Fireknife Championship on May 3, 10, and 11, 2023 with the celebration “We are Samoa” scheduled for May 6. Competitors from around the world come to compete in this epic competition. Categories include not just adults. Our Junior and Intermediate competitors also have their chance to be crowned the best in their age groups.
Honoring the Māori Language Through Inspired Quotes
This week’s blog honors the beautiful Māori language. Originally shared with staff and volunteers at the Polynesian Cultural Center in the Fall of 2022, these historic quotes from revered Māori leaders were compiled by Tainui Johnston, who is fulfilliing his Academic Training requirements at the Islands of Aotearoa at the Center. We are honored to share his tribute with our readers.
Māori Boil-up: The Ultimate Comfort Food
“Growing up, our Boil-ups mainly consisted of pork bones, bacon bones (cheap but heaps of meat on the bones), mutton or whatever other meat was on Special, Watercress and Puha (Sow Thistles … which aren’t actually thistles.) Mum often added silverbeet, turnip tops or spinach to make it go further. We loved all variations of Mum’s Boil-up. During all my pregnancies I craved Mum’s Boil-up. They comforted me, made me happy, and for some reason they were extra reka (sweet/delicious).”
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