#98 | Polynesian Cultural Center | 60th year anniversary, Polynesian connections, and ALOHA

The Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) is a family-centered cultural tourist attraction and living museum located in La'ie, on the north shore of O'ahu, Hawai'i. Our first guest is President Puatata Alfred Grace who is a New Zealand Māori from Tūrangi, Aotearoa. He is a BYUH alum who advanced through the ranks working his way up to be the first ever Chief Operating Officer in 2008 and 5 years later was promoted to the number one position: President and Chief Executive Officer of PCC.
Our second guest is Delsa Atoa Moe who is a former PCC student-worker and BYUH graduate from Samoa with over 40 years of employment utilizing her multifaceted talents here until she worked her way all the way up to become the Vice President of Cultural presentations.
Ou third guest is Telesia Tonga who is the Senior Cultural Ambassador and MC Coordinator at PCC. She is also the mother of the talented Tonga sisters, everyoneʻs favorite aunty, and she is the first person on our podcast who is actually related to Iam Tongi.
Our last guest is Kap Teʻo-Tafiti who is everyoneʻs favorite cultural practitioner and man of many talents. He is the Senior Cultural Ambassador for the Samoa village who has been here for over 30 years. Although he is one of 28 siblings, he stands out from the crowd with his amazing skills with the fire-knife, tree climbing, and effortless humor.
In this episode we talk about the history of the Polynesian cultural Center, how everyone ended up at PCC, their own individual Polynesian cultures and stories, Aloha, and so much more. Enjoy!
Find PCC here: / polynesianculturalctr
Find Sia here: / telesiatonga
Find Kap here: / kapcultureandart
Filmed at polynesia.com/
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[@Mahina86]

Thank you for the beautiful story, Telesia... ❤ Your amazing 🙏

[@sillau9]

Awesome interview wit everyone..loved it, they are amazing and props to them for everything they do for PCC & for the culture👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏼🙏🏻🫶🏻🤙🏼😊

[@johnnypatis3463]

Hawaii..you Rock!!!

[@albertdomingo3359]

we value our past, present & future. PCC has been part of our lives. The Lord has his hands on this place from the very beginning. We are Polynesia no matter where we come, it's a school of life and faith to our God.

[@user96790]

Probably one of the best episodes. Very relatable and eye opening, we more connected than we think 🦾

[@tanyayarb]

Love love love this episode. PCC is a spiritual experience.

[@mahinakahurangi7743]

Love them and love this!!!

[@tanyayarb]

Loved the mention of Iam Tongi!

[@emmeaurelia7906]

love love loved this episode! went to the pcc a few months ago and Aunty Telesia hosted our luau. i felt the aloha so strongly, such a powerful woman💖💖

[@cubworld]

Loved this episode and my time working at PCC & BYUH almost 20 years ago.

[@magefather]

loved this episode.

[@808-PFH-Kanaka-Rights]

good luck with the fire which I can see in the background, hope all is good in O'ahu, CHEEHOO TO AN AMAZING EPISODE. LONG LIVE DA KANAKA
late edit, I didn't realize it was an IMU, my bad

[@SeekingSustainability]

Occupation impacts 🙌🏾

[@dats_krayzee]

🥹❤😌… 🤙🏽

[@Billy23562]

Those creepy dudes in the back staring at you guys