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Preserving Polynesian Cultures in a Commercial World

Preserving Polynesian Cultures in a Commercial World

by Connor Hansen | Mar 10, 2022 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji, Ha: Breath of Life, Hawai'i, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga, Villages

Honoring the cultures of Polynesia  The Polynesian Culture Center is impressive. A quick Google search will prove that the Center is well-noticed, deeply popular, and top-rated – and it is no secret why the Center provides an unforgettable family-friendly experience...
Preserving art thru student carvers: Part III of Carvers of Polynesia

Preserving art thru student carvers: Part III of Carvers of Polynesia

by Nina Jones | Dec 2, 2020 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia, Villages

Preserving the art of Polynesia In Part 3 of our series on the Carvers of the Polynesian Cultural Center we meet the student carvers – three young men from diverse backgrounds who feel blessed to be members of the team. The senior carvers are dedicated to making...
Maori Legend: How the kiwi bird lost his wings – a story by Alwyn Owen

Maori Legend: How the kiwi bird lost his wings – a story by Alwyn Owen

by Nina Jones | May 1, 2020 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia, Kid Friendly

The national symbol of New Zealand is the Kiwi bird. They are pictured on the country’s postage stamps. New Zealanders call themselves “Kiwis”. The Kiwi fruit is a major horticultural export from New Zealand. The New Zealand dollar is even nicknamed “the...
Iraia Bailey: Language is the essence of culture

Iraia Bailey: Language is the essence of culture

by Cari Phung | Mar 2, 2020 | Aotearoa, 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...
Doug Christy Carries on Father’s Wood Carving Legacy

Doug Christy Carries on Father’s Wood Carving Legacy

by Mikaele | Mar 13, 2019 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia

Doug Christy, a Maori carver at the Polynesian Cultural Center for the past 37 years, is continuing the legacy of his father, the late Epanaia Whaanga Christy. The senior Christy, or “Uncle Barney”, worked at the Center until just a few months before he...
13 kids’ activities for the whole family in Hawaii

13 kids’ activities for the whole family in Hawaii

by Nina Jones | Mar 1, 2019 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji, Hawai'i, Hawai’i Travel Tips, Tahiti, Tonga, Villages

For those of you with kids, planning out a vacation can be stressful. We feel you! At the Polynesian Cultural Center, we try to make sure that every member of our ‘ohana (family) is taken care of. Out of the many activities and shows at the Polynesian Cultural Center,...
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