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Derek Kalima Foley: “Washing Dishes, ‘running’ Deelites”

At just 14, Derek Kalima Foley was hustling behind the scenes at the Polynesian Cultural Center — from steaming dish pits with his Kahuku High buddies to sprinting down theater steps with trays of Pineapple Deelites. Discover how this local Laie boy turned hard work into unforgettable memories during the PCC’s busiest years in the 1990s.

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Kap Te’o-Tafiti: Still climbing coconut trees

Still climbing 50-foot coconut trees in his 50s, Kap Te’o-Tafiti is more than just muscle and charm. A beloved ambassador of the Polynesian Cultural Center, Kap is a witty teacher of Sāmoan culture, a dedicated vegetarian, and a talented artist. Learn the surprising and inspiring story behind one of PCC’s most iconic cultural figures.

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Alex Galea’i: Fire Knife Ad Award

Vice President of Human Resources John Muaina recently represented the Polynesian Cultural Center as he and his wife, Luella, toured China with BYU–Hawaii President Eric B. Shumway, his party and the university’s Concert Choir for three weeks to celebrate the successful completion of 25 years of BYUH/PCC’s unique Asian Executive Management (AEM) internship training program.

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PCC’s ‘Uncle John’ celebrates 25 years of China friendship

Vice President of Human Resources John Muaina recently represented the Polynesian Cultural Center as he and his wife, Luella, toured China with BYU–Hawaii President Eric B. Shumway, his party and the university’s Concert Choir for three weeks to celebrate the successful completion of 25 years of BYUH/PCC’s unique Asian Executive Management (AEM) internship training program.

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The Center prepares Hawaiian Village site for new halau wa‘a

This latest significant addition to the Center marks a unique level of cooperation between the PCC and BYU–Hawaii that will enable Hawaiian Studies students to continue their work on the Iosepa in an appropriate new learning center while also opening the opportunity for visitors to better understand the voyaging feats of ancient Polynesians and feel the mana or essence of the canoe.

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