Polynesian Cultural Center
Established in 1963 by the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints to preserve and perpetuate the more ideal aspects of Polynesian Culture, as well as to provide work opportunities for students at the adjoining Bringham Young University.
Directions from Waikiki
Transportation to the Polynesian Cultural Center can be purchased as part of a ticket package.
Visit Here to make a Reservation
For those who wish to drive ($8 parking fee for each vehicle)Several ways to get here
Hours of Operation
11:45 am
Parking lot, gift shops, snack bar, and Barbecue Luncheon Buffet opens
12:05 pm
Island Tours and Hawaii Village Presentations begin
Activities and shows of each village will be spread throughout the afternoon
2:30 pm
"Rainbows of Paradise" canoe pageant near Samoa and Hawaii
5:00-7:00 pm
Ambassador Restaurant and Island Buffet open
5:15-6:30 pm
Ali'i Lu'au with traditional Hawaiian entertainement
Be there before 5:00 pm to receive your lei greeting
7:30-9:15 pm
World Famous Evening Show
Ha: Breath of Life
All seats are reserved. Ticket sales are based on a first come first serve basis
Village Show times and Activities
Islands of Hawai'i
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| "Aloha" |
Village Showtimes
12:05, 1:30. 3:05, 4:30
Activities
Hula performances and demonstrations
Presentation on Hawaiian Kapu system
Food demonstration: Harvesting taro to make poi
Observer how to craft leaves and flowers into leis, baskets, and other useful items
Islands of Samoa
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| "Talofa!" |
Village Showtimes
12:30, 1:30, 3:05, 4:00, 4:30, 5:30
One of the centers most popular demonstrations
Activities
Learn how to make a fire by rubbing two sticks together
How to crack open a coconut
Hot to create coconut milk
Learn how Samoans prepare their food
Watch young natives climb 40 ft. coconut trees bare foot!
Attempts can be made after presentation is over. Good luck!
View real life living quarters, cooking huts, and a chief's home
Food tasting: Samoan food prepared throughout the day
Aotearoa (New Zealand)
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| "Kia Ora!" |
Village Showtimes
1:00, 3:30, 4:430
One of our favorites!!
Activities
Learn how to do their ancient war dance the "Haka"
Learn the Maori stick game called titiorea, and how to twirl poi balls. You can also get a Maori temporary tattoo
Islands of Fiji
(photo: http://acelebrationofwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fiji_people.jpg)
Village Showtimes
12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:00
Activities
Demonstaration of the lali or long drum and its meaning
See many tools and weapons crafted for war
Tonga
Village Showtimes
12:30, 1:30, 4:00, 5:30
Activities
Learn how "ta nafa" or drumming. One lucky volunteer can try the oversized drum!
Tongan shuffleboard
"Tolo" the game of underhand spear throwing
Tahiti
Village Showtimes
12:30, 1:30, 3:30
Activities
Learn how to shake your hips the tahitian way!
Learn how to cook some coconut bread
Learn how to make shell and flower leis
Have a spear throwing competition
Rainbows of Paradise
Starts at 2:30 each day.
See all the colorful costumes and dances
Ali'i Luau
Authentic Hawaiian food
Ha:
Breath of Life
7:00pm-9:30pm
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