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 | May 31, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Life with Polynesians, Samoa
‘We Are Samoa’ Hundreds of Hawai’i high school students practiced for months to learn traditional Samoan customs, songs, dances and household chores so they could share them with several thousand parents and fans on Saturday, May 11, 2019,...
by Nina Jones | Nov 16, 2018 | Eat Polynesia!, Samoa
The secret to this simple approach is patience. Cook it long and slow, which will make it both extremely tender and delightfully crispy Bringing you a tasty new recipe of an old favorite! I discovered this little turkey tail delicacy back when I was a little gal oh so...
by Mikaele | May 30, 2018 | News at the Center, Samoa
Pacific Theater sold out Hundreds of students from the Polynesian clubs at five public high schools on Oahu — joined by dozens of students from other high schools — and an amalgam of students from various private high schools participated in the annual We Are Samoa...
by Nina Jones | Feb 8, 2018 | Cultures of Polynesia, Hawai'i, Life with Polynesians
In a Word: Ohana = Family Valentines Day is upon us, and here in Hawaii, nothing reflects love more than OHANA An integral part of Hawaiian culture is the care and nurturing of family, or ohana. From ancient times to the present Hawaiians embrace the opportunity of...
by Nina Jones | Dec 27, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji
“Bure Kalou” A Fijian house of worship, or temple from pre-Christian times This full-scale replica in the Fiji Village at The Polynesian Culture Center on the island of Oahu, Hawaii is the only bure kalou outside of Fiji. Throughout Polynesia, places of...
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