Paifala: Pineapple Half-Moon Pie from Samoa
Paifala is a terrific recipe for the holidays or everyday, for that matter. It is one of my favorite Polynesian desserts, and luckily, it’s fairly easy, once you figure out how to form beautifully rounded handpies. These handheld pies are a favorite in Samoa,...
Christmas Traditions of Polynesia
There are many traditional holidays specific to the culture and history of Polynesia. However, because Christmas is among the most celebrated holidays on the earth, this holiday is also celebrated by many Polynesian families. As we know, Christmas was introduced by...
Cultural Exhibits at the Polynesian Cultural Center: A Tour of the 6 Island Villages
Curious about the cultural exhibits at the Polynesian Cultural Center? Did you know that each island village has a number of exhibitions on how they constructed their homes and the significance of various objects in their culture? Our six island villages of...
Vaifala (Pineapple Drink): A Traditional Samoan recipe
If you’re someone who loves traditional Samoan drinks, try out this recipe for Samoan Vaifala (Pineapple Drink). What is vaifala? Vaifala is a traditional Samoan drink loved by many locals and people from around the globe. To understand what vaifala means in...
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