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      • Westfield Galleria – 916-781-0167
      • Foothills Blvd
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      • Cerritos Mall – 877-554-1777
      • Galleria at Tyler – 951-359-6764
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    • Georgian Mall – 705-725-9248
    • Holt Renfrew Center – 1-800-848-2350
    • Scarborough Town Centre – 416-290-0454
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    • Yun Ping Road – 852 28712229
  • Malta
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  • Mexico
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    • Angelópolis Centro Comercial
    • Centro Santa Fe – 55 9688 7363
    • Cozumel
    • Guadalajara – 01 (33) 31 10 03 02
    • Jalisco
    • Liverpool – 55 5480 1300
    • Parque Delta – 9154 9671
    • Pasanje Polanco – 52 80 04 63
    • Paseo Acoxpa – 56 79 72 29
    • Paseo Interlomas – 52 91 67 67
    • Paseo Queretaro
    • Perisur – 3488 8045
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    • Plaza Altabrisa Tabasco
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    • Puerto Vallarta – 4893 6898
    • San Miguel de Cozumel
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    • Villahermosa – 01 (99) 32 53 53 70
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July 7, 2017

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Visit the Polynesian Cultural Center in Oahu, Hawaii

The entrance to the Polynesian Cultural Centre in Oahu, Hawaii

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Located on the northern shore of Oahu, the Polynesian Cultural Center is a Polynesian-themed living museum and theme park sprawled out across a lush, 42 acre tropical haven. With everything from island villages to explore to a traditional dinner to feast on, this is a great place to really immerse yourself in authentic Polynesian life.

Island Villages
The Polynesian Cultural Center boasts six distinct villages, each one depicting a Pacific culture. The Samoa village tends to be the most popular, as the demonstrations here are always fun, from learning how to make fire by rubbing two sticks together to using a small pebble to crack open a coconut. The Islands of Aotearoa village features Maori natives, complete with their unusual facial tattoos, with tattooed warriors performing their native war dance. At the Tonga village, you will be treated to a presentation of Tonga drumming, while learning about the intricate sitting dance, while the Fiji village boasts an incredible six storey high Fijian temple, open for the public to explore. The Tahiti village is another one that focuses on dance, and, finally, the Hawaii village will teach you so much more about true Hawaiian life.

The Luau and Dinner
A luau is a quintessential part of Pacific life, and the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Ali’i Luau has won numerous awards. Held in their gorgeous outdoor grounds, surrounded by tropical gardens and waterfalls, the luau includes a Royal Court procession, along with musical and cultural entertainment, followed by an authentic Hawaiian feast. This dinner is often the highlight of the day for many visitors, as the food that you will eat here has been cooked in the most traditional ways possible. From the magnificent imu, which is pork that has been cooked in an underground oven, to steamed tropical fish to poke, this is a great opportunity to try some of the islands’ most famous dishes.

A fire performance at the Polynesian Cultural Center at Oahu, Hawaii

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Ha: Breath of Life
After the dinner and luau has ended, the Polynesian Cultural Center hosts an evening performance titled Ha: Breath of Life. This performance tells a symbolic local story, and is filled with Polynesian dances, special effects and blazing fire knives, all of which is put together by more than 100 Polynesian natives. The story itself is one of triumph and tragedy, and will no doubt take you through a range of emotions as you watch the show. With so many publications showering this performance with endless praise, this is an evening that you will definitely not want to miss.

Other Activities
In addition to the activities mentioned above, there is plenty else to do at the Polynesian Cultural Center. There are eight “Go Native” activities for visitors to try, from learning how to climb up a coconut tree to throwing a spear, all of which embody native Polynesian life. There is also everything from canoe rides along a tropical lagoon to a tram tour to take part in, so be sure to leave yourself plenty of time when visiting the center.

While local Hawaiian life can be experienced all over Hawaii’s islands, the Polynesian Cultural Center focuses on Polynesia as a whole. From the many different islands that are dotted around the Pacific to the unique culture that has arisen in the area over the years, this is a tourist attraction that everybody should visit.

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April 18, 2016

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Polynesian Cultural Center

Polynesian Cultural Center, Hawaii

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Sprawled out across 42 acres, the Polynesian Cultural Center is a one-of-a-kind Polynesian-themed open-air park and living museum. Located in the northeast of Oahu, Hawaii, the Polynesian Cultural Center focuses on seven Polynesian island nations, each with their own traditional village that visitors can explore.

Island Villages
The seven Polynesian islands that are represented at the center are Hawaii, Fiji, Samoa, Aotearoa, Tonga, Tahiti, and the Marquesas. Their individual villages are laid out in a way that makes it easy to explore one after the other, providing visitors with a unique insight into some of the true treasures of the South Pacific. Each village features cultural activities, demonstrations, and arts and crafts that come from their island, resulting in an excitingly diverse experience. From learning how to make coconut milk with your bare hands at the Samoa village to trying out the traditional log drum of Fiji to being taught a few basic hula movements, this is a great way to immerse yourself in authentic Polynesian culture. The center has recently introduced some new activities to some of the villages, with the most popular being learning how to make fire by rubbing two sticks together at the Samoa village, practicing Tahitian spear throwing with the locals, and taking a canoe tour all the way from one end of the center to the other.

Ali’i Luau
The luau is a tradition that dates back to ancient Hawaii, and the Polynesian Cultural Center’s award-winning Ali’i Luau is a fantastic way to take part in an authentic Hawaiian celebration. Set against a backdrop of lush tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls and a shimmering lagoon, the luau is held in a covered outdoor venue, with lively Hawaiian entertainment to enjoy alongside the authentic Hawaiian feast. The food is usually the highlight for most visitors, with the menu featuring dishes such as Kalua pork that has been slow-cooked over a stone fire, Shoyu-glazed chicken, Panko-crusted tropical fish with a tangy lemon butter sauce, and Poke, as well as a tantalizing selection of starches, side dishes and desserts. Since the Polynesian Cultural Center strives to be as authentic as possible, no alcohol is served at the luau, or anywhere else on the site.

Ha: Breath of Life
Every evening at 7:30pm, the Polynesian Cultural Center hosts an award-winning show in their 2800-seat theater, making it the only place on the island that casts over one hundred performers each and every night. Telling the story of islander Mana, the show combines traditional Polynesian dance with surround sound music, flaming knives, and special effects, with each production costing around $3 million to put on. Tickets are available by reservation only, so be sure to book well in advance if you want to be guaranteed some of the best seats in the house.

Since the tours and activities at the Polynesian Cultural Center only begin at noon, this gives visitors plenty of time to explore the surrounding areas in the morning. After this, the center will no doubt keep you busy for the rest of the day, with its village tours, traditional luau and award-winning show all worth experiencing.

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