Polynesian culture is the culture of people from the huge triangular area of the east-central Pacific Ocean who shares same traits in language, customs, and society. The Polynesian islands also include islands Samoa, Fiji, Hawaii, Tonga, Tahiti, Marquesas, and Aotearoa. In the 21^st century, Hawaii had about 70% Polynesian residents. The environment of Polynesian islands does not suit for human habitation as it first seems. The culture has been changed drastically by the western colonialism and explorers from Europe navigated much large area in the last 20 years of 18^th century.  Polynesian culture can be enjoyed today while staying America through Polynesian cultural center and you can avail the discounts on your visit to Polynesian culture through the use of Polynesian cultural center coupons.

Their villages are not very large and families preferred staying together by sharing buildings, for ceremonial and religious life.  Some Polynesian islands had separate sleeping places for bachelor's, and in some places, houses were built on high stone platforms.  Building religious shrines in the homes were important.  The Polynesian cultural center offers fantastic village experience of several Polynesian islands, and you can explore villages from 6 different Polynesian islands as they perform their music, history arts, and games. You can save 10% if you book two weeks in advance.  Household's decorations were carved furniture items and mattresses for Nobel members of the house. Lightning through coconut oil lamps or torches was a common thing to do it houses.

Polynesian languages have most languages from Pacific basin and are a big part of the Austronesian language group.  Many of their languages do not have great future and are likely to vanish in the coming decades or years. The Hawaiian language is now taught at the school level and at educational programs in the university to keep the language alive. Tuamotuan Island, Marquesas’ and Gambiers are Tahitian. Natives of all the Polynesian islands near New Zealand are bilingual and can speak English and Maori.

There are several Polynesian activities in their native islands, but In United States of America Polynesian, the cultural center is providing activities in their Polynesian themed island. You test your strength, coordination, and flexibility through Maori poi which looks quite easy and it's tough. Canoe paddling is another one and hop into the outrigger canoe like the Polynesians centuries ago and goes around the tropical lagoon.  You can also enjoy the Samoan cooking experience on the island, and cooking through stones, leaves, husks, sticks taro and fish. It requires plenty of patience to cook. Another activity is fire making which I am sure you are used to seeing in movies only, and I can tell you it looks easy, but it requires muscle and a lot of power. You can save $15 off $75 or more if you use coupons at Polynesian cultural center. Other activities include canoe tours and Moai statues.

In evening show the fantastic story of Mana and his beloved Lani are reflected through Polynesian dance, music, and blazing fire knives. The show features over 100 natives of Polynesia, special effects and surrounds sound.