Polynesian Cultural Center Hosts 28th Annual World Fireknife Championship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 1, 2021
CALENDAR RELEASE
Fiery competition combines ancient warrior dance with a modern flair
WHAT:
Talented fireknife dancers from across the United States as well as Samoa, Tahiti, Japan, and Australia will come together at the Polynesian Cultural Center for the 28th Annual World Fireknife Championships. From as young as six years old to the most experienced and celebrated performers, competitors will compete in their respective divisions seeking to win the coveted title of World Fireknife Champion. Attendees will be treated to a cultural experience unlike any other, and the best of the best will be crowned a World Champion in Women, Junior and Senior Divisions.
The Polynesian Cultural Center will continue to be implementing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) health guidelines including the wearing face coverings and maintaining physical distance while at the Center. Regular sanitization of all highly touched areas, commonly used spaces and other surfaces throughout all of its facilities and public areas, including self-use sanitizing stations will be made available for all guests.
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 28, 6:00 p.m.
Pacific Theater
Junior and Intermediate Division Competition
Wednesday, May 5, 5:00 p.m.
Pacific Theater
Women’s and Men’s Preliminaries and Finals Competition
WHERE:
Polynesian Cultural Center
55-370 Kamehameha Highway, Lā‘ie, Hawai‘i
ADMISSION:
Event tickets to attend the first three nights of competition for the World Fireknife Championships, May 6-9, are $10 for adults, $8 for keiki (children; ages 5-11).
Hawai‘i residents are encouraged to keep up to date with exclusive offers and promotions by joining the Polynesian Cultural Center’s ‘Ohana Club. ‘Ohana Club members enjoy complimentary admission to members-only events, special offers and seasonal coupons from the Polynesian Cultural Center, a discount on Polynesian Cultural Center Kama‘āina Annual Passes, and other loyalty rewards.
Membership is free for all Hawai‘i residents with a valid Hawai‘i ID. Registration for the ‘Ohana Club can be completed online at www.polynesia.com/residents, or by calling the Center’s Ticketing Office at (808) 293-3333. In Hawaii, call (808) 293-3333.
ABOUT POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER
Located on O‘ahu’s beautiful North Shore, the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) is the only cultural tourist attraction of its kind in the world and a favorite of all visitors to Hawaii. An engaging, interactive celebration showcasing the people, culture, arts and crafts of Polynesia, the PCC has entertained millions of visitors from around the world since opening in 1963. A non-profit organization, 100 percent of PCC’s revenue goes to daily operations and to support the education of its student-employees from neighboring Brigham Young University-Hawaii. For more information, visit www.Polynesia.com.
MEDIA CONTACT
Samantha Tsui
Anthology Marketing Group
(808) 539-3440
Samantha.Tsui@anthologygroup.com