Facts About the Polynesian Cultural Center

A collection of facts about the Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu Island. See also more about the Polynesian Cultural Center, information about other Oahu Attractions, and our Oahu Travel Guide. .

living museum

in laie

dedicated on october 12, 1963

on 42 acres

The PCC and BYU and the laie hawaii temple are owned and operated by the lds church.

most performers are students there Many performers at the center are students attending BYU-Hawaii on scholarship from their native lands, working up to 20 hours per week during school terms and full time during breaks in order to graduate debt-free.

#1 paid attraction.

most visited next tothe arizona?

Visitors are able to observe cultural activities by the peoples who inhabit the islands of the Central and South Pacific Ocean

Venue for the World Fireknife Dance Competition

The Lagoon is also home to the PCC's colorful canoe pageant, "Rainbows of Paradise" a "parade" of canoes that showcases the signature dances of each of the island groups represented at the park. Rainbows of Paradise was preceded by two similiar shows in the past:

"This is Polynesia," a showcase of the many different cultures and

"Ancient Legends of Polynesia" a musical drama of the many myths and legends of ancient polynesia.

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