Polynesian Cultural Center Presents the 34th Annual Moanikeala Hula Festival

MEDIA ADVISORY 

Honoring PCC’s First Kumu Hula, Aunty Sally Moanikealaonapuamakahikina Wood Nalua‘i 

WHAT: The Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) will host the 34th Annual Moanikeala Hula Festival on the first Saturday in October, officially kicking off PCC’s birthday month celebrations. The festival honors Aunty Salley Moanikealaonapuamakahikina Wood Nalua‘i, the Center’s first kumu hula.

Visitors are invited to enjoy a full afternoon of hula and Hawaiian culture. Hula performances will be held in the Hawaiian Village every half hour beginning at 1:00 p.m., with the final performance at 5:00 p.m. In addition, all Hawaiian Village activities will remain open throughout the day, including hula lessons, poi sampling, traditional Hawaiian games (ʻulumaika, palaʻie, kōnane and hū), Hawaiian temporary tattoos, and ʻupena hoʻolei (net throwing). Hawaiian food and cultural items will also be available for purchase.

WHEN: Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. Performances every half hour beginning at 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Polynesian Cultural Center, Hawaiian Village 55-370 Kamehameha Highway Lā‘ie, HI 96762

ADMISSION: $15 and can be purchased online at www.polynesia.com/moanikeala 

ABOUT POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER
Located on O‘ahu’s beautiful North Shore, the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) is the only cultural attraction of its kind in the world and a favorite of both locals and visitors to Hawai‘i. 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. 

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