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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...
Fiji-Indian Chicken Curry Roti Wrap

Fiji-Indian Chicken Curry Roti Wrap

by Nina Jones | Jun 2, 2021 | Eat Polynesia!, Fiji, Main Dishes, Recipes

“Fijian Indian culture and traditions have evolved from the early days of [laboring] in the British-backed sugar industry. This includes the Indian cuisine, which has developed into a deliciously unique blend of traditional spices, fresh local ingredients and a...
The Red Prawns of Vatulele – a Fijian legend

The Red Prawns of Vatulele – a Fijian legend

by Nina Jones | Apr 7, 2020 | Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji

The following legend has numerous versions. We took ours from the former 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...

Powerful Polynesian symbolism you can see at the Polynesian Cultural Center

by Mikaele | Apr 17, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji, Hawai'i, Samoa, Tonga

Polynesians use symbols to represent ideas, emotions, states of mind, phrases, movements, memories, loved ones and much more. The symbols can be embodied in words, names, carvings, lei, designs, dance, music, and so on. Hawaiians say many such representations have...
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,...
How To Make Coconut Oil And Why Fijians Love It

How To Make Coconut Oil And Why Fijians Love It

by Mikaele | Sep 8, 2018 | Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji

“The [coconut] oil is something we still use until today in different parts of Fiji for a lot of things in our culture — cooking, body lotion, medicine and healing wounds among them. For example, our people mixed it with charcoal and used it to help tattooing heal...
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