Portrait of Polynesia at Laie Village Manages Culture and Education
A feature on the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie Hawaii describes six village displays from Tahiti Fiji Tonga Samoa and New Zealand built by missionaries and locals. Structures avoid nails using coconut fiber lashings while sprinkler systems meet fire rules. Maori carvings and a Tonga palace replica reflect pride and a church funded scholarship program supports students.