Polynesian Island Activities
Tropical islands are steeped in culture and the natives are too eager to share their culture with the tourists. One of the most interesting island cultures in the world is the Polynesian culture. This culture spans the pacific islands from Tahiti to Hawaii and everything in between. Each island has its own unique version of that culture but all of the islands share common beliefs and practices.
Tourists can enjoy varied activities, foods and delicacies. It is indeed interesting to watch each village demonstrate crafts and skills such as creating clothing from bark, stories through dance, baskets with leaves, and fire by rubbing sticks. During feature presentations you’ll hear fascinating descriptions of culinary types, transoceanic travel, and the preservation of traditions and history without a written language. Kids will love getting ink tattoos, spear throwing, ukulele lessons and fishing, and everyone loves watching fire walkers and native dances. Here are some of the better things to do:
Local Food- Hawaiian cuisine has mouth watering dishes that are cooked in open air with coal. Pork cooked in the underground imu oven, to a generous salad bar, chicken long rice, fresh fish, sweet potatoes, native fresh fruits, taro rolls, and traditional desserts. The food is really delicious and very healthy for you too.
Night Dance Show – The Polynesian performers share their history, art and culture with you in this famous song and dance show “Horizons,” the largest Polynesian revue of song and dance in the world. This features over 100 native performers from all corners of the Pacific. Dressed in native clothes, they share their spirit with the tourists. Also you are treated to rare cultural shows that are part of tropical island traditions. Moreover, you can watch the fire dancers doing their traditional fire stick shows.
At Oahu’s Polynesian Cultural Center you can spend the evening immersed in the cultural traditions and lifestyles of the seven individual South Pacific cultures and experience the largest Polynesian song and dance review in the world!
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Hawaii’s Polynesian Cultural Center, located an hour’s scenic drive from Waikiki, is one of the top Oahu attractions. The seven native villages give you the rare chance to participate in the daily adventures of Hawaiian and other South Pacific cultures. If you don’t watch the world’s largest Polynesian night show, your trip to Hawaii is incomplete. Polynesian Cultural Center is a must see in Hawaii.
The islands in the south pacific offer people a chance to find a unique and interesting culture that is full of life. Polynesian culture treasures happiness, dancing, and good food. Take the time out to explore the Polynesian culture that is unique to the island you are visiting. It will give you more appreciation for the people who live there and the place itself.
Matthew Kepnes has been traveling to south pacific islands and loves the vibrant nature of the Polynesian culture. For more information on this culture and the islands it is on, check out Matt’s resource on french polynesia vacations and hawaii holidays.
Randal Keith, Joseph Mahowald & Ma-Anne Dionisio perform ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ from South Pacific. vid from gala in Seoul. 2003.
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