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The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame enshrines class of 2017
Annual Celebrations welcomes new inductees In 2013 the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame partnered with the Polynesian Cultural Center in establishing their permanent home in the PCC’s Welcome Center near the main Hukilau Marketplace entrance . . . and enshrined the...
Polynesia is for Families!
Far more than a museum One of the greatest strengths of the many Polynesian countries represented here at the Polynesian Cultural Center is their love and commitment to their families. It is evident in the activities and presentations throughout the Center, as well as...
Every guest is special: Providing VIP treatment at the Polynesian Cultural Center
Special visits are a common occurance here at the PCC The more than 40 million people who have visited the Polynesian Cultural Center since it opened in 1963 includes a long list of stars and dignitaries: kings, queens, national leaders, presidents, famous actors,...
How to Easily Remove Coconut “Meat” From the Shell
How to remove coconut “meat” from the shell Millions of people have enjoyed the coconut demonstrations in the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Samoan Village. The young men — who do all the cooking, you may remember — make it look so easy; but once you’re back home...
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New Alii Luau at The Polynesian Cultural Center
Check out our "New" Aliʻi Lūʻau “It is still the Alii Luau. We haven’t changed the name,” said PCC Islands Director Steve Laulu, who also oversees the luau. “We want our guests to understand that we continue to honor Hawaii, our host islands — and not just with...
Fire Walkers are HOT!!!
www.expeditions.com In 1996, the firewalkers from Fiji were invited to perform and share the art of walking on fire at the Polynesian Cultural Center. For many of us it was our first time witnessing the legendary fire walk. There was a lot of excitement and buzz...
Lilikoi Cake with frosting and glaze
The people of the islands know the mesmerizing flavor of the lilikoi fruit (you may know it as passion fruit). In this recipe, you get that flavor times 3, with the cake, the frosting and the gel topping. Combine it with the sweetness of a beautiful cake, and dessert time will definitely be the favorite course tonight!
2015 March Updates
PCC updates: Hukilau Marketplace opening Hukilau Marketplace Grand Opening The official opening of our exciting new Hukilau Marketplace on February 20, 2015, was another great Polynesian Cultural Center event. Hundreds of people from the community got the...
Pounders Restaurant Pizza and More!
Spoiler alert: Pounders pizza may wreck you from enjoying any others The next time you’re in Laie, home of the Polynesian Cultural Center, and you’re feeling ono (hungry), you’ve gotta’ try one of our new Pounders Restaurant 10-inch Hawaiian pizzas in the Hukilau...
Maoritanga — The Maori Way of Life
Māoritanga — Māori culture — is very much alive Occasionally, a travel writer may describe the Polynesian Cultural Center as a “living museum”: That is, a place where we’ve recreated the past, but that’s not really accurate. Granted, most Polynesians now-a-days live...
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