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Polynesian Cultural Center

The Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) is a world-famous cultural theme park located near the North Shore of Oahu. It is Hawaii's number one paid attraction. Since Polynesian Cultural Center opened in 1963, over 33 million people have walked through its gates to enjoy their unique introduction to the people and cultures of Polynesia. At the Polynesian Cultural Center, you learn about Hawaii culture and the history of Hawaii through exhibits, entertainment and lots of fun interaction.

Basic admission to the Polynesian Cultural Center allows you to enjoy the days shows, including the famous Long Canoe Pageant "Rainbows of Paradise," as well as the award-winning IMAX theatre show, but visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center wouldn't be complete without attending their famus Hawaiin luau. The Polynesian Cultural Center offers a variety of packages that include extras like reserved seating at shows, optimal seating, luau, prime rib dinner, and more. Even just for the price of admission you get quite a bit.

Learn about Hawaii culture and the culture of other Polynesian islands, Horizons Extravaganza
such as Tahiti and Fiji, by visiting the seven recreated native villages where you see local villagers at work and play. Throughout the day, you can roam the villages and interact with the "locals," participate in games and crafts; try your hand at cultural arts like drumming or dance; and be entertained by their amazing feats (like shimmying up a tall coconut tree) and their humor. The arts and crafts are widely varied so that everyone in the family can find many fun and interesting things to do.

Admission also includes the not-to-be-missed, nighttime Polynesian extravaganza, the Horizon show. This Polynesian Cultural Center icon is performed every evening by a talented cast of over 100 young Polynesians who will enchant you with their enthusiasm, grace, endurance and beauty. The 90-minute, award-winning performance invites you to sail through the horizon to Hawaii, Tonga, Aotearoa, Fiji, Tahiti, and Samoa, concluding with the exciting fire knife dance.

Luau Food However, to some a luau isn't complete without a Mai Tai or beer, so be aware that alcohol is not served at the Polynesian Cultural Center. The family oriented Polynesian Cultural Center is a nonprofit institution founded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as "the Mormons". The Polynesian Cultural Center is adjoined to Brigham Young University Hawaii. Nearly 17,000 BYU students have financed their college educations by working at the Polynesian Cultural Center in various capacities, including as performers!

The Polynesian Cultural Center's mission statement notes that it is a "unique treasure created to share with the world the cultures, diversity and spirit of the nations of Polynesia".

Oahu offers many outstanding places to learn about Hawaii culture and Hawaii history and none provide as much excitement as the Polynesian Cultural Center. The entertainment is a class act. The dancers, musicians, Polynesian extravaganza, and "native villagers" are truly unforgettable, as is the spirit of aloha you receive at Oahu's Polynesian Cultural Center.