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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).”
‘Onipa‘a: Honoring Hawaiʻi’s Great Queen Lili‘uokalani
‘Onipa‘a: Honoring Hawaiʻi's Great Queen Lili‘uokalani At the Polynesian Cultural Center, we pride ourselves on providing a fun-filled adventure of culture and learning, a fully unique experience not to be missed. We love offering a day full of hands-on activities and...
The Ultimate Oʻahu Trip Guide for Movie Lovers
Are you visiting Oʻahu and looking for fun sights you may have seen on the big screen? Check out this blog written by guest blogger Gage Norman to learn about some of the many different locations that are highlighted in popular films!
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Best Lūʻau on Oʻahu: Aliʻi Lūʻau
The top of every visitor’s list when visiting Oahu is to attend a great lūʻau. Harley Charlebois highlights all of the reasons why the Ali’i Lūʻau is your best bet, with a day full of culture, music, education, and beauty. Topped off by an elegant Hawaiian themed musical program, “Onipa’a: A Tribute to Queen Liliokualani”, this is definitely an experience you will not want to miss!
Hawaiʻi Vacation Do’s and Don’ts
The Polynesian Cultural Center is a strong supporter of preservation and restoration efforts across our islands. Hawaiʻi is an eco-center of ocean, island and volcanic importance. By following these guidelines, we invite you to become a part of the solutions put in place to allow our islands to thrive.
Celebrate Christmas 2022 at the Hukilau Marketplace this season!
Announcing this year’s activities for our Christmas 2022 at the Hukilau Marketplace. The Marketplace, which sits at the entrance to the Polynesian Cultural Center in beautiful Lāʻie, Oʻahu, has celebrated the holiday season in a big way ever since they opened in 2015. Come feel the Holiday Aloha December 16–23, with free music, games, nativity, the popular Keiki Train Ride, and our annual Snow Day! Read this week’s blog to learn more!
Cultural Exhibits at the Polynesian Cultural Center: A Tour of the 6 Island Villages
Along with the music, dance and hands-on activities throughout the Polynesian Cultural Center there are a number of detailed exhibits sure to widen your understanding and appreciation of our beautiful island cultures. Quinney Suaava provides a great overview of what you’ll find during your visit.
Cultural experiences to engage in on Oʻahu
BYU-Hawaii student and guest blogger Abigail Curnutt shares 3 suggestions to help your family truly experience the cultural beauty of the many people who make Oahu their home.
Coconut Bread recipe from the Tahitian Village at the Polynesian Cultural Center!
Specialist Regina Pasi helps us to revise and refresh our popular recipe blog for Tahitian Coconut Bread. Guests from around the world who have visited the Center have been thrilled with this easy, delicious Taste of Polynesia. Now its your turn!
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