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

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Oahu
hasLandmark

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