The Polynesian Cultural Center opened to provide jobs for students of Brigham Young University (BYU), Hawaii on October 12th, 1963. Today, Polynesian Cultural Center spans 42 acres of land in Laie. A large part of the local community, Polynesian Cultural Center provides scholarships to BYU students both from Hawaii and international countries. The center features a variety of Polynesian cultures in a fun, engaging way that allows them to share their unique cultures and traditions even as they keep them alive.
There are many ways to enjoy the Polynesian Cultural Center. We have organized our package selections so you can easily select the best plan for you and your group.
Feast on a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet! Dinner availability based on your ticket purchase.
• The Alii Luau Buffet is the most popular dining option, which includes a luau show in addition to your all-you-can-eat dinner.Village of Tahiti:
The Tahitian village offers a once-a-day performance of a traditional Tahitian wedding ceremony. See the famous hip-shaking Tahitian dance, and stand up and learn it yourself! Taste delicious handmade coconut bread, fish with bamboo poles, and see how coconut oil is made.
• Learn the alluring Tahitian dance & witness a traditional wedding ceremonyVillage of Fiji:
Watch a traditional Fijian dance, play the derua (bamboo instrument), and learn how to make coconut oil. The village of Fiji includes demonstrations of traditional tattoos, lessons on the derua, and a tour of a 6-story, traditional Fijian temple.
• Learn how to make and use coconut oilVillage of Samoa:
The most popular village at the Polynesian Cultural Center! Learn about the Samoans in a cultural presentation that displays the famous Samoan sense of humor!
• Learn how to cook Samoan dishes and how to husk and open a coconutVillage of Aotearoa:
The island village of New Zealand is where you'll learn about the Maori people. Watch the famous Maori warrior's dance, the haka, learn the significance of Maori tattoos and totems, and learn how to play the stick tossing game.
• Play ancient games & test your dexterity by twirling poi ballsVillage of Tonga:
After the canoe show, head to the nearby village of Tonga! Watch a rhythmic cultural demonstration, where you'll learn the Tongan clapping dance and participate in a drumming performance.
• Paddle a traditional canoe, weave coconut leaves and compete in spear-throwingVillage of Hawaii:
Dance the hula, learn to fish, and sample some poi at the Hawaiian village. Listen to Hawaiian songs played on an ukulele, play ancient Hawaiian games, and weave a tapa cloth.
• Learn how to dance hula and practice throwing fish nets the island wayCanoe RideTake a leisure canoe ride around the beautiful lagoon on a double-hulled canoe.
Laie & Temple Tram TourTake a short tram tour of the Laie area to see the community that created the Polynesian Cultural Center. See Brigham Young University, the town of Laie, and the Laie Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, located next to the Polynesian Cultural Center.