Free Admission After 3 PM (with Kama'aina ID) Includes Viewing 57-Foot Iosepa Voyaging Canoe, Interactive Activities on Polynesian Voyaging and Evening Concert Featuring Willie K.
La'ie, HI June 10, 2008 The Polynesian Cultural Center invites kama'aina and visitors to come Saturday, June 28 to celebrate the grand opening of a brand new attraction that is unlike any other in the islands. Iosepa: Voyage of Discovery will feature the new Halau Wa'a O Iosepa, or Iosepa canoe house of learning, and will welcome the Iosepa, an all-wood, double-hulled Hawaiian voyaging canoe to its new home on Friday, June 27 in preparation of Family Day on Saturday. On Family Day, kama'aina with a Hawai'i picture ID will receive free general admission after 3 p.m. and 15 percent discount on all purchases at the Center's Shop Mahinalani and Treasures Marketplace shops.
Visitors to the Halau Wa'a O Iosepa will be introduced to Polynesian voyaging through daily interactive activities including learning to navigate using a star compass, knot tying and voyage preparation. In addition to educational displays and exhibits, a cultural presentation featuring the Polynesian migration story will illustrate that everyone's families are much like the Polynesian voyagers of old, with our ancestors journeying from somewhere to settle in another place. A guided walking tour around the Iosepa and short video will explain the purpose, construction and story of the canoe. To conclude the fun-filled day, guests will be treated to a FREE concert featuring recording artist Willie K. in the Hawaiian Village.
What: Family Day in Celebration of the Grand Opening of the Halau Wa'a O Iosepa Attraction at Polynesian Cultural Center
When: Saturday, June 28
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- 3 p.m. Admission to PCC
- 4 p.m. Cultural presentation at the Halau Wa'a O Iosepa
- 5 p.m. Special hula halau presentation
- 6 p.m. Free concert in the Hawaiian Village featuring Willie K.
Where: Polynesian Cultural Center
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- 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy., La'ie, HI
Why: To see an authentic replica of a traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe up close and learn the techniques and traditions behind Polynesian voyaging.
Admission: Free general admission for kama'aina with photo ID. Kama'aina will also receive 15 percent discount at the Center's Shop Mahinalani and Treasures Marketplace shops. Additional packages for the lu'au and night show are available for purchase.
Information: For more information or to make reservations, please call the Polynesian Cultural Center ticket office at (800) 367-7060 or visit the PCC Web site at www.polynesia.com. In Hawai'i, call (808) 293-3333.
Founded in 1963 as a non-profit organization, the PCC has entertained more than 33 million visitors, while preserving and portraying the culture, arts, and crafts of Polynesia to the rest of the world. In addition, the PCC has provided financial assistance to 17,000 young people from over 70 different countries while they attend Brigham Young University-Hawai'i. As a non-profit organization, 100 percent of PCC's revenue is used for daily operations and to support education.
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