The Polynesian Cultural Center Launches New Packages In Preparation For Full Reopening In April
Lā‘ie, Hawai‘i – The Polynesian Cultural Center is introducing new guest packages just in time for the full reopening of all of its island villages on April 26.
The new packages include:
- The Islands Admission package, which includes admission to all six island villages, their interactive demonstrations, Lā‘ie Hawai‘i Temple Visitors’ Center Tour, and a canoe ride.
- The Exclusive Ali‘i Lū‘au package, which includes admission to all six island villages, a canoe ride, and the Lā‘ie and Lā‘ie Hawai‘i Temple Visitors’ Center Tour. The package also includes a flower lei greeting at the “Ali‘i Lū‘au featuring ‘Onipa‘a, A Tribute to Queen Lili‘uokalani” and the evening show “HĀ: Breath of Life.”
- The Exclusive Super Ambassador Lū‘au package offers guests a personal guide during their time at the Center as well as admission to all six island villages, a canoe ride, and the Lā‘ie and Lā‘ie Hawai‘i Temple Visitors’ Center Tour. This package also includes a flower lei greeting at the “Ali‘i Lū‘au featuring ‘Onipa‘a, A Tribute to Queen Lili‘uokalani” and the evening show “HĀ: Breath of Life.”
- The Exclusive Gateway Buffet package includes admission to all six island villages, plus an Island Buffet dinner at the Center’s Gateway restaurant and admission to the “HĀ: Breath of Life” evening show.
- For guests seeking transportation to the Polynesian Cultural Center, the Circle-Island Tour package offers a special circle-island road trip with views of O‘ahu’s scenic east-side coastline and sites, including Diamond Head State Monument, Hanauma Bay Lookout, Hālona Blowhole and others. Guests on this tour can also add any of the above package options.
Exceptions to these new packages are the Polynesian Cultural Center’s water show “Huki: A Canoe Experience” and the cinematic show “Hawaiian Journey,” which will not be available.
The Polynesian Cultural Center continues to implement Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) health guidelines, including the wearing of face coverings and maintaining 6-feet physical distance at all times while on its grounds. The Center practices regular sanitization of all highly touched areas, commonly used spaces and other surfaces throughout all of its facilities and public areas. Self-use sanitizing stations are available throughout the Center for guest use. “We are excited for our guests to be able to once again partake in the full cultural and educational experiences the Polynesian Cultural Center offers. Since our initial limited reopening in January, it has been the Center’s priority to fully reopen and bring our employees back as quickly as possible, while ensuring the safety and well-being of all our guests, employees and their ‘ohana,” said Alfred Grace, Polynesian Cultural Center president.
“During our initial reopening, we saw that all CDC guidelines — including the wearing of face coverings and maintaining physical distance — were feasible for the Center’s immersive activities, meaning the Center would be able to maintain these guidelines while effectively delivering a positive experience for all our guests.”
With the full reopening of the Polynesian Cultural Cetner, guests will once again be able to fully experience all six island villages:
- Samoa: The Samoan village will feature cultural presentations where guests can learn to make fire and weave with banana leaves, as well as catch fire twirling and cooking demonstrations.
- Aotearoa: Guests visiting this village — Aotearoa is the Māori name for New Zealand —experience cultural presentations that include the Haka (a Māori war dance), Tititōrea (a Māori short-stick game), a visit to a kāuta (Māori cooking shed), and a poi ball performance.
- Fiji: Cultural presentations at the Fiji village include a lecture on camakau (a traditional Fijian watercraft), a derua (bamboo stomping tubes) activity, and a lesson in making coconut oil.
- Hawai‘i: The Hawai‘i village features cultural presentations on poi pounding and weaving, and opportunities to learn hula.
- Tahiti: Guests visiting the Tahiti village can catch demonstrations of the Ori Tahiti, a dance known for the speed and agility of its hip-swinging performers. They can also participate in dance lessons, fishing, a coconut breadmaking demonstration and observe a Te Here (forever) Celebration wedding ceremony, a vow renewal cultural presentation in which guests are also welcomed to participate in to celebrate their love and commitment.
- Tonga: The Tongan village features cultural presentations in tapa making, spear throwing and canoe paddling.
The Polynesian Cultural Center will be open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday from 12:45 p.m. The Center’s adjoining Hukilau Marketplace will be open from noon through 7:30 p.m. daily.
To make reservations or purchase tickets for the Polynesian Cultural Center, please visit www.polynesia.com, or call (800) 367-7060. In Hawai‘i, please call (808) 293-3333. Hawai‘i residents are encouraged to keep current with exclusive offers and promotions by joining the Polynesian Cultural Center’s ‘Ohana Club. ‘Club members enjoy complimentary admission to members-only events, special offers, seasonal coupons, a discount on Kama‘āina Annual Passes, and other loyalty rewards.
Membership in the ‘Ohana Club is free for all Hawai‘i residents with a valid Hawai‘i ID. Registration for the ‘Ohana Club may be completed online at www.polynesia.com/residents, or by calling the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Ticketing Office at (808) 293-3333.
ABOUT POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER
Located on O‘ahu’s beautiful North Shore, the Polynesian Cultural Center is the only cultural tourist attraction of its kind in the world and a favorite of visitors to Hawai‘i. An engaging, interactive celebration showcasing the people, culture, arts and crafts of Polynesia, the Center has entertained millions of visitors from around the world since opening in 1963. A nonprofit organization, 100 percent of the Polynesian Cultural Center’s revenue goes to its daily operations and supporting the education of its student employees from neighboring Brigham Young University — Hawai‘i. For more information, visit www.polynesia.com.
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