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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.
Toa O Samoa: Samoans in the Armed Forces
Toa o Samoa means “Warriors/Heroes of Samoa.” The Samoans serving in the US Armed Forces welcome all their fellow soldiers into their circle. As long as there are Samoans (and other Polynesians) serving, others serving will have a brother/sister for life. Your loved ones did not die alone, and those serving are not alone.
Sweet Memories of Paradise
Jimmy Mapu is one of our newest bloggers, but he has been with the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) for many years. During this time, he has generously shared both his experiences and his insights. We are very pleased to be able to share some of them with our readers. In this month’s blog, Jimmy shows how a simple phone call can turn into a tender moment built from the sweet memories of a visit to the PCC many years ago.
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Mark Wiens How To Cook a Pig
Mark Wiens continues his adventure in Polynesian Foods at the Polynesian Cultural Center with a close look at how to cook a pig in an imu, a Polynesian oven that uses banana leaves and hot rocks, among other things, to cook a very succulent pig.Click on the image to...
Tahitian Black Pearls
I don’t know if many of you out there are into Tahitian black pearls. But I am. Not for me, of course. I don’t wear them, though I know of men that do wear them. I love buying them for my wife, mothers, sisters, daughters and daughter-in-laws. My wife actually...
Mark Wiens Food Tour at the Polynesian Cultural Center
This week for our Eat Polynesia! post we have a special treat. Mark Wiens, who in his words, is a blogger, travel author, but mostly just a food lover visited us earlier this year. Here is a look at his adventure in Polynesian Foods at the Polynesian Cultural Center. ...
Watermelon ‘Otai Recipe
'Otai (pronounced OH - tie) is a refreshing summer drink that doubles as the perfect end to a summer barbecue or any summer gathering. It has its roots in Polynesia where Tongans, Samoans, Hawaiians and Fijians, to name a few, would enjoy this yummy concoction. A...
PCC Guides “Dive the Extra Mile”
“Everything was going according to plan, until the groom accidentally dropped his wedding ring into the lagoon. Not wanting to ruin the wedding, many of our employees jumped into the water to help look for the ring ... but in the murky waters of this fresh...
Top Attractions for the Time-Crunched Traveler
Top Oahu Attractions for the Time-Crunched Traveler By Whitney Butler Great airfare deals to Hawaii are hard to pass up, so many West Coast travelers find themselves out on the islands for business or short weekend adventures. When time is of the essence and you want...
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