Polynesian Cultural Center
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The Polynesian Cultural Center is a popular living museum and theme park on Oahu that showcases the traditional cultures, performances, and lifestyles of various Polynesian islands.
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
cultural attraction
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living museum → theme park → tourist destination → |
| affiliatedWith |
Brigham Young University–Hawaii
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| country |
United States
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| employs |
students from Brigham Young University–Hawaii
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| features |
Polynesian village exhibits
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canoe pageant → cultural performances → evening show → luau → traditional Polynesian arts and crafts demonstrations → |
| hasArea |
approximately 42 acres
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| hasAttraction |
Alii Luau
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Ha: Breath of Life evening show → IMAX or large-format theater (historically used for cultural films) → lagoon canoe rides → |
| hasWebsite |
https://www.polynesia.com/
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| languageUsed |
English
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Hawaiian → various Polynesian languages in performances → |
| locatedIn |
Laie, Oahu, Hawaii
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| locatedOn |
island of Oahu
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| near |
Brigham Young University–Hawaii campus
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Laie Hawaii Temple → |
| notableFor |
interactive cultural experiences
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representation of multiple Polynesian island cultures in one venue → student performers from across Polynesia → |
| opened |
1963
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| operatedBy |
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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| purpose |
education about Polynesian history and traditions
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employment for students of Brigham Young University–Hawaii → preservation of Polynesian cultures → |
| region |
North Shore of Oahu
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| showcasesCultureOf |
Aotearoa (New Zealand)
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Fiji → Hawaii → Rapa Nui (Easter Island) → Samoa → Tahiti → Tonga → |
| typeOfTourism |
cultural tourism
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| visitorType |
international tourists
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local residents → |
Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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Oahu
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hasLandmark |