What is the Polynesian Cultural Center?

The Center was started in 1963 and is right next to the BYU Hawaii Campus.  It is comprised of 43 acres of land divided into eight different villages that represent the cultures and customs of Pacific Island peoples.  Represented are Samoa, Tahiti, Hawaii, Fiji, Tonga, Aotearoa (New Zealand),  and the Marquesas Islands.  Over 1,300 students work there from the college.  They call it a "Living Museum"which is very fitting.  It is one of the most visited sites for people coming to the Hawaiian Islands.  They even have a nightly Luau and Show that you can attend.  Last year they opened an area called the Hukilau Marketplace.  

Did I tempt you yet?

The Parade of Boats

Fire Dancing

Layout of the Living Museum