island presentations daily activities • daily schedule

Islands of
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DAILY ACTIVITIES • ISLAND PRESENTATIONS
SETTLEMENT
Islands of
AOTEAROA
FIJI
Learn about the early missionaries in Polynesia and take a look
at the Handmade quilts & crafts made daily.
Presenting:
Presenting:
Presenting:
“Family & Duty, the Fire Within”
“Ceremony & Symbolism: Honoring the Past”
“History through Chants & Dance”
Enjoy activities including:
Enjoy activities including:
Enjoy activities including:
Fireknife, Weaving
Tititorea, Poi Twirling
Bamboo Drums, Tattoo
Islands of
SAMOA
La- ie
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TRAM TOUR
Islands of
Take a ride around beautiful Laie and visit BYU-Hawaii and the
LDS Visitor’s Center.
AOTEAROA
Islands of
Hukilau Canoe Landing
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Islands of
TAHITI
Islands of
TONGA
Hawaiian Mission
SETTLEMENT
Ho-ku- Pa a Canoe Landing
IOSEPA
tapa
tapa
Learn about the migrations of early Polynesia and see a fully
functional double-hulled canoe. Presentation begins in the
- ku- Pa a Landing.
Hawaiian Hospitality Hut, next to the Ho
demonstration
TONGA
sponsored by:
Presenting:
Presenting:
Presenting:
“Traditions of Lasting Tides”
“Survival, a Legacy of Endurance”
“Drums, the Heartbeat of Tonga”
Enjoy activities including:
Enjoy activities including:
Enjoy activities including:
Hula, Ukulele
Fishing, Dance Lessons
Spear Tossing, Shuffleboard
“Rainbows of Paradise”
CANOE PAGEANT
Come and watch our islanders perform on canoes as they float
through the lagoon. (two locations)
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Tours depart every 20 minutes
TRAM TOUR
Hukilau Landing
CANOE RIDE
Islands of
TAHITI
HAWAI I
“Voyage of Discovery”
demonstration
Islands of
Islands of
CANOE RIDE
La- ie
Hukilau Landing
Take a relaxing guided tour
into the islands and see the
villages from the comfort of
your own seat.
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HAWAI I
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CANOE PAGEANT
CANOE RIDE
Islands of
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FIJI
Round Trip
FAMILY PRESENTATIONS
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Ho ku Pa’a Landing
MARQUESAS
Watch our presentations with a fun flair added for families.
IOSEPA
Exhibit
sponsored by:
Voyage of Discovery
Islands of
HUKILAU THEATER
TAHITI
Visit our air conditioned Theater Special Presentations that vary
daily. Come take a rest for something special each day.
HUKILAU THEATER
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Special Presentations
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Islands of
TONGA
Ho-ku- Pa a
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Activities may vary depending on weather conditions.
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Islands of
FIJI
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CANOE LANDING
Islands of
HAWAI I
IOSEPA
Voyage of Discovery
Hawaiian Mission
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Hukilau Theater
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SETTLEMENT
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8
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Hukilau
CANOE LANDING
RAPA NUI
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Exhibit
RESTAURANTS
seating begins at 5:00 pm
Ambassador Dining 11
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PACIFIC MARKETPLACE 1
opens at 2:00 pm
Mahinalani Gift 2
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Samoan Marketplace 3
FOOD & DRINK
Tahitian Gifts 4
BANYAN TREE 16
Aotearoa Arts 5
Ukulele Kiosk 6
Fale Popo 17
Carver’s Workshop 18
Friendly Islands 7
- Ho
ku Pa’a 19
Information/
Guest Services
Mission Settlement 8
Hukilau Store 9
Tonga Snacks 20
Smoking Area
Photo Polynesia 10
Pacific Theater 22
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ATM
First Aid
Main
Entrance
$
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- au 14
Hale Ohana - Lu
Barbeque Lunch
- ai - Lu
- au 15
Hale Ku
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SHOPPING
Gateway Buffet 12
- au 13
Hale Aloha - Lu
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SAMOA
TRAM TOUR
Islands of
AOTEAROA
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3
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Islands of
La- ie
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Island
Islands of
SAMOA
Hawaiian Mission
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12:05
DAILY SCHEDULE
Restroom
$
shows at 1:30 and 3:30
opens at 2:30 pm
Yoshimura’s 21
PROGRAM
SHOPPING
FOOD
GUEST SERVICES
The Guest Services booth is located at the main entrance.
On a perilous night, in an unknown place, a child,
Mana is born and breathes the breath of life.
Mana grows, and the village celebrates his
early years of life.
HAWAI I -
Kindly villagers welcome the little one and
his parents to their new home.
TONGA -
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AOTEAROA - As he becomes a man, Mana learns the
ways of his fathers and sets out to find his
place in the world.
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And, as he becomes a father and defends
his new family, he bids goodbye to the
one who gave him life.
FIJI -
Mana and Lani make a new life together.
TAHITI -
Discovering new villages and new people,
Mana also finds new love.
SAMOA -
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A new child is born, and Mana learns that HA, the
breath of life, goes on forever.
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PACIFIC MARKETPLACE
Pick your own oyster and discover a pearl
inside, watch a master carver, learn to swing poi
balls, and purchase light toys, and souvenirs
Mahinalani Gifts
Polynesian art, fine jewelry and PCC clothing
Stop by at any time and let us help you make the
most of your experience with us.
16 BANYAN TREE
Drinks
17 Fale Popo
18 Carver’s Workshop
Frozen
Desserts
- 19 Ho
ku Pa’a
3 Samoan Marketplace
Coconut hats, baskets, bracelets, kukui nut leis,
jewelry
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Tahitian Gifts
Sarongs, mores, jewelry, pareos
Aotearoa Arts
Visit a functioning carver’s hut. Scultpures,
handmade jewelry, New Zealand handicrafts
Ukulele Kiosk
Wheelchair Rental
First Aid / Security
or call (808)293-3111
Stroller Rental
20 Tonga Snacks
Light Meals &
Snacks
21 Yoshimura’s
22 Pacific Theater
Grill
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Questions? Let us help!
or call (808)293-3009
Raincoats & Umbrellas are available
for sale throughout the Center
FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT & SAFETY
A Hawaiian Instrument from the late 1800’s
known worldwide, played & enjoyed by all
Shoes & Shirts must be worn at all times
No swimsuits, please
shows at 1:30 and 3:30
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Friendly Islands
Handmade crafts, costumes, wood art, tapa cloth,
weaving
No alcoholic beverages
Mission Settlement
Handmade Hawaiian quilts, handicrafts, bags,
ukuleles, rose & lei making
Hukilau Store
Sarongs, souvenirs
10 Photo Polynesia
Pick up your photos that have been taken
throughout the day
The Polynesian Cultural Center is a non-profit organization
dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of Polynesia while
providing scholarships for hundreds of Polynesian students
attending the adjacent university. After completing their
education, many return to their native islands to provide
needed services and skills.
Weather permitting
The Iosepa “Voyage of Discovery”
Presentation begins in the
Hawaiian Hospitality Hut, next to
-ku
- Pa’a Canoe Landing.
the Ho
Making Fire
Dance Competitions
Athletic Games
Raft rides
Drumming
and more!
KEIKI ACTIVITIES
SPRING 2010
IOSEPA
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No outside food or drink
Smoking only in designated areas
No tipping, please
By visiting the Center, you contribute to their dream. Thank you!
Don’t forget to pick up your
free “Passport to Polynesia”
activity booklet from Guest
Services! Kids will not only
have some fun, they’ll earn
special prizes too!
Enjoy a restful canoe ride
in-between your other
activities. The palm trees
lining each shore of the
Center’s lagoon stand as
shady sentinels to each of
the Polynesian villages
you’ll pass on your
leisurely cruise.
Uncover the secrets of one
of the greatest exploration
stories in the history of
mankind. See a working
double hulled canoe similar
to those used by ancient
Polynesians.
Join in our activites for youngsters
of all ages including the lively
games and educational arts of
the Polynesian children for
hundreds of years.
CANOE RIDES
Samoa
Take a tour of the town of La-ie and visit
Brigham Young Universiy - Hawai i, then enjoy
the beauty and serenity of the Temple Visitor's
Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. Often called the "Taj Mahal of the
Pacific," the Hawaiian temple was the first LDS
temple built outside of the continental United
States built by the Church.
- Tour leaves every 20 minutes
The Mission Settlement includes the Mission Home,
School House and Chapel. Contributions that the
Christian missionaries made in Hawai i include housing
and education. They introduced quilting which the
Hawaiians adapted to their own art form. Observe
our heirloom quilts,
handmade crafts and
quilts for sale.
Choose from a wide
variety of ukuleles for
sale. Lauhala rose and
lei making available
in the School House.
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New Zealand
7:30 pm • PACIFIC THEATER
Weather permitting
55-55O Kamehameha Highway Laie, HI 96762
www.polynesia.com • 800-367-7060
If you want to experience everything you can at the
Center, our “Free Within Three” offer allows you to
return to the island villages within three days for
free when you purchase an all-day ticket package.
Not available for the following ticket types: LateEntry Packages, Show Only, or Meal Only.
FREE WITHIN THREE
Weather permitting
Fiji
This pageant takes place daily
in two locations. See map.
Your next Ultimate South Pacific Experience starts
simply at any one of our travel kiosks. Discover great
vacation offers and win a dream holiday through us!
Native Polynesians in colorful,
traditional costumes treat you
to rousing dance and music of
their cultures atop doublehulled canoes.
THE SOUTH PACIFIC
CANOE PAGEANT
COME & DISCOVER
Welcome to the Polynesian Cultural Center
ALOHA!
HAWAIIAN MISSION
SETTLEMENT
LAIE TRAM TOUR