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Vaifala (Pineapple Drink): A Traditional Samoan recipe

Vaifala (Pineapple Drink): A Traditional Samoan recipe

by Quinney Sua’ava | Jun 17, 2022 | Eat Polynesia!, Recipes, Samoa, Sweetly Onolicious

If you’re someone who loves traditional Samoan drinks, try out this recipe for Samoan Vaifala (Pineapple Drink). What is vaifala?  Vaifala is a traditional Samoan drink loved by many locals and people from around the globe. To understand what vaifala means in...
Young competitors bring heat to 2022 World Fireknife Competition

Young competitors bring heat to 2022 World Fireknife Competition

by Cari Phung | Jun 4, 2022 | News at the Center, Samoa

2022 Competition kicked off by Junior & Intermediate Fireknife warriors   The Junior and Intermediate Division kicked-off the 2022 World Fireknife Competition on May 4, 2022! Here we witnessed some amazing young talent ignite on the stage. The Junior Division,...

Honoring the Legacy of Fireknife Dancing

by Cari Phung | Jun 4, 2022 | Cultures of Polynesia, News at the Center, Samoa

Honoring the past, and looking to a brighter future  On the curtails of a worldwide pandemic, the Polynesian Cultural Center honored the legacy of fireknife dancing during the 29th annual World Fireknife Championships. This 3-day event was brimming with energy as...
A Warrior’s Spirit: The 29th Annual World Fireknife Championship Results

A Warrior’s Spirit: The 29th Annual World Fireknife Championship Results

by Cari Phung | Jun 4, 2022 | News at the Center, Samoa

Fireknife stems from the ancient gestures of a victory in battle when warriors wielded a hand-held wooden weapon called nifo oti or “deadly tooth.” The judges and audience can look for traces of the dance’s warrior past. Some things the judges look for are the variety...
Kalua Pork recipe with 4 cooking methods

Kalua Pork recipe with 4 cooking methods

by Quinney Sua’ava | May 24, 2022 | Eat Polynesia!, Hawai'i, Luau & Party, Main Dishes, Recipes

“Kalua Pork, or as many Polynesians call it Kalua Pig”, is a delicacy and classic Hawaiian food. Kalua means to cook underground. Therefore, traditional Hawaiian Kalua pig is cooked in an earth oven. Making kalua pork doesn’t require much hands-on...
7 Things to Know About Traffic on Oahu, Hawaii

7 Things to Know About Traffic on Oahu, Hawaii

by Michael Muir | May 3, 2022 | Hawai'i, Hawai’i Travel Tips

What do you need to know about Oahu traffic? Just the word Hawaii inspires people’s imagination as a tropical paradise – perfect for adventure and relaxation. But what doesn’t always cross people’s minds is the chill Aloha spirit of the locals who live on the...
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