Islands of Aotearoa

“Ki te kotahi te kākaho ka whati, ki te kāpuia e kore e whati.” (Alone, we can be broken, standing together we are invincible)

*Tongikura nā Kingi Tāwhiao Matutaera Pōtatau Te Wherowhero

Māori culture has many traditional values, one of which is "Kotahitanga" or Unity. Here in the Islands of Aotearoa we hope that you will feel the power of unity as your family and friends interact with all of us.

Cultural Presentation:  20-minute presentations offered throughout the day

what you’ll experience

In the Islands of Aotearoa New Zealand, you’ll be welcomed inside Hawaikiroa, our ancestral meetinghouse; listen to the unique sounds of traditional and contemporary Māori music; observe the amazing skills in the art of the Poi and the Tītī-tōrea stick game; and, feel the power of the Haka, a uniquely Māori posture dance.

talk to a Native Māori from Aotearoa

The Polynesian Cultural Center is proud to share the culture and spirit of Aotearoa (The Land of the Long White Cloud) with the world. Our Māori students welcome your questions and the opportunity to share their stories.

Culture Links:

https://www.polynesia.com/polynesian-cultures/aotearoa