by Nina Jones | Apr 7, 2020 | Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji
The following legend has numerous versions. We took ours from the Island Manager of the Fiji Village at the Polynesian Cultural Center, Inoke Suguturaga. There is an ancient story about the beautiful daughter of a chief. Her name, Yalewan-ni-Cagi-Bula, means...
by Cari Phung | Mar 2, 2020 | Cultures of Polynesia
Iraia Bailey, originally from Aotearoa (New Zealand), is currently working as a cultural ambassador for the Island of Aotearoa at the Polynesian Cultural Center (Center). He conveys his love for his culture to all he meets. After many years on the journey to...
by Nina Jones | Oct 22, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai’i Travel Tips
Planning your trip to paradise includes dressing the part too! Polynesia’s rich culture and history have inspired all aspects of life on the islands, especially fashion. As Hawaii’s number one paid attraction and cultural hotspot, The Polynesian Cultural Center and...
by Mikaele | Oct 1, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawaii history, Hawaii music, Pure Hawaii
People all over the world love Hawaiian hula dancing, and serious hula dancers have much respect for their kumu (teachers). Haumana or students join halau (schools) based on the styles, traditions and reputation of the kumu. In Hawaii, it’s common for some...
by Mikaele | Jul 15, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Tonga
Throughout history people all over the world have used proverbs — a general statement of truth or advice drawn from observations of surroundings or actions. For example, one of the best-known English-language proverbs, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” means...
by Mikaele | Jun 20, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia
The Maori whare tupuna or ancestral meeting house that dominates the Aotearoa Village is perhaps the most symbolic structure in the entire Polynesian Cultural Center. ‘These buildings memorialize great leaders’ Kim Makekau, Aotearoa Village manager, recently explained...
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