by Nina Jones | Jun 11, 2021 | News at the Center, Samoa
The Polynesian Cultural Center wishes to recognize the passing of one of their own, Pulefano Galea’i, founder of the World Fireknife Competition, on June 5, 2021. Alfred Grace, President and CEO of the Polynesian Cultural Center stated “I have often shared...
by Cari Phung | May 25, 2021 | News at the Center, Samoa
The 28th Annual World Fireknife Championship is now history. Although there were delays due to national and state health and safety concerns, the commitment of the competitors and the loyalty of the audiences inspired this year’s World Fireknife...
by Nina Jones | Apr 5, 2021 | News at the Center, Samoa
“We are honored to announce the return of the most elite Fireknife competition in the world! Like our mighty coconut trees, the storms may bend us, but we will not be broken! ” Steve Laulu, Islands Director at the Polynesian Cultural Center and co-host of the 2021...
by Nina Jones | Apr 18, 2020 | Cultures of Polynesia, Samoa
Faʻafetai (thank you) to Tipa Galeai, Manager of the Samoa Village at the Polynesian Cultural Center, for this contribution to our series on Polynesian legends. Samoans tell the story of an old blind woman, named Fonueau, of Salega, Savaii (Western Samoa). She had one...
by Mikaele | May 31, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, 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 Mikaele | May 31, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, News at the Center, Samoa
A panel of judges selected Falaniko Penesa of Puipa’a, Upolu, Samoa, as the 2019 World Fireknife champion. The finalists competed on May 11 during a sold-out performance of the Polynesian Cultural Center’s famous HA: Breath of Life evening show. Three former PCC...
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