Polynesian Cultural Center

The Polynesian Cultural Center has attracted the attention of both Latter-day Saints and celebrities over the years. Here are just a few of its most famous visitors.

This video of a family’s explosive cheering during Yale Law’s graduation ceremony might just make you cry.

Johnson and his family recently visited the Polynesian Cultural Center for an unforgettable celebration of his ancestry.

Torrential rainfall moved through the state of Hawaii on March 8–9, 2021, causing flooding across much of Windward and North Shore Oahu, including the town of Laie, home to the Polynesian Cultural Center, Brigham Young University–Hawaii and the Laie Hawaii Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Some of the hottest topics in Latter-day Saint culture revolve around our bodies. “Your body is a temple” is mantra repeated by dozens of youth and proper hemlines and lack of body art are vigorously scrutinized and emphasized by many within the Church. Tattoos are frequently described as a defacement of your body, a reminder of a mistake, and a potential inhibitor for serving a mission. There is an entire section in the For the Strength of Youth to emphasize modesty for women and men, explaining that “When you dress immodestly, you send a message that is contrary to your identity as a son or daughter of God.”

When competing with Pearl Harbor, paradisiacal gardens, and beautiful beaches and hikes, this is quite the feat! To get a taste of this tropical place, check out our delicious luau recipes straight from the Polynesian Cultural Center.

The popular Disney movie Moana comes to life with this incredible music video "I Am Moana" filmed at the Polynesian Cultural Center.

Following up on their incredibly popular video that brought the Disney magic of Moana to real life, Working with Lemons created a new music video filmed at the Church's Polynesian Cultural Center—this one starring the demi-god Maui as he sings the song "You're Welcome."

When Thomas S. Monson was called to the Quorum of the Twelve in October of 1963, one of the first assignments he was given was to supervise the work of the gospel in the Polynesian area. He came to know and love the members in Polynesia, even giving his October 1966 conference talk on "God's Gifts to Polynesia's People."

This week LDS Living has been visiting Hawaii and checking out the Polynesian Cultural Center. We have had some pretty epic adventures that you can check out on Instagram account. But the most exciting thing is that they are offering a special giveaway offer to you, our LDS Living family!

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf dedicated a major new expansion to the Church-owned Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) on Saturday, August 29. Located in Laie Hawaii near the Laie Hawaii Temple, the new Hukilau Marketplace provides traditional Polynesian dining, offers native music and dancing, and creates a fun 1950s vintage atmosphere.

But it serves a much deeper purpose than the average tourist attraction—not only does it share the diverse cultures of the Polynesian islands with millions of visitors, but it also helps people from all walks of life to feel the spirit of love and connection, family and community.