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Uniquely Polynesia: The International Date Line

Uniquely Polynesia: The International Date Line

by Nina S. Jones, Blogger | Dec 27, 2022 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji, Hawai'i, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga

How the International Date Line got all crazy in Polynesia In December of 2011, Samoa and the neighboring island of Tokelau moved the position of the International Date Line, effectively erasing December 31, 2011 from existence. Their purpose was to align the...
Paifala: Pineapple Half-Moon Pie from Samoa

Paifala: Pineapple Half-Moon Pie from Samoa

by Nina Jones | Dec 17, 2022 | Desserts, Eat Polynesia!, Recipes, 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

Christmas Traditions of Polynesia

by Quinney Suaava, PCC Blogger | Dec 10, 2022 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji, Hawai'i, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga

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

Cultural Exhibits at the Polynesian Cultural Center: A Tour of the 6 Island Villages

by Quinney Suaava | Oct 18, 2022 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji, Hawai'i, Hawai’i Travel Tips, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga, 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

Vaifala (Pineapple Drink): A Traditional Samoan recipe

by Quinney Sua’ava | Jun 17, 2022 | Eat Polynesia!, Recipes, Samoa, Sweetly Onolicious

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...
Young competitors bring heat to 2022 World Fireknife Competition

Young competitors bring heat to 2022 World Fireknife Competition

by Cari Phung | Jun 4, 2022 | News at the Center, Samoa

2022 Competition kicked off by Junior & Intermediate Fireknife warriors   The Junior and Intermediate Division kicked-off the 2022 World Fireknife Competition on May 4, 2022! Here we witnessed some amazing young talent ignite on the stage. The Junior Division,...
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