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Polynesian Cultural Center

The Polynesian Cultural Center exists to assist Brigham Young University Hawaii in fulfilling its student-focused mission. Much of what PCC does to bless students is possible because of generous support provided by friends like you.

Drummer at Polynesian Cultural Center

Teaching Hula to Speakers of Other Languages

Danielle Huysmans

 Growing up in New Zealand, Danielle Huysmans always hoped to attend BYU-Hawaii. In 2005 that dream became a reality, and today Huysmans is a senior preparing to graduate with a degree in teaching English to speaks of other languages (TESOL).  Full Story

PCC opens new home for BYUH's Iosepa

Iosepa

 It was a classic Laie event on June 25 when a small party of Polynesian Cultural Center board of director members, Presidents' Leadership Council donors and special guests, community kupuna and employees gathered for the private dedication of Halau Wa'a O Iosepa - the new 85-foot-long, 43-feet-wide and almost 40-feet-high home for BYU-Hawaii's iconic voyaging canoe, the 57-foot traditional twin-hulled Iosepa.  Full Story