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•An Introduction to Polynesian Music
Polynesian music is a fun and vibrant musical style originating from the Polynesian islands of the South Pacific. The sounds of this ancient culture have begun to find their way into modern music, reflected by the tiki craze of the 1950s and 1960s and even in today's pop culture. Even the Beastie Boys have sampled traditional Polynesian music in their songs. In Polynesia, western-style music, instruments, and rhythms have made an impact on the traditional songs found here.
Polynesia actually...
•Disney Tiki
If you have children, chances are good that your children will eventually want to visit Disneyland. While you’re there, be sure to check out the unique tiki culture on display. Both the Polynesian Resort and the Enchanted Tiki Room grew out of Walt Disney’s desire to showcase island culture with a tiki room theme. Both opened at a time when tiki décor was quite popular on the mainland, and these attractions have remained popular ever since. They represent an important cultural side of...
•Tiki Statues
Tiki sculptures hold significant value in Polynesian culture. A Tiki statue is a large wood carving that represents a Polynesian god or a specific “mana”. The gods or the “mana” were conveyed through the face of the sculpture or through the other symbols included in the sculpture. Although Tiki sculptures are not evaluated on the same level as other arts, they are still considered valuable for what they represent.
The Tiki is one of the most defining symbols of the Polynesian culture. It has...
•Tiki Signs
are more than just wooden boards that announce the name of a Tiki bar, surf shop or some other establishment, they are real works of art that depict various Polynesian flora, fauna and other symbols. convey the Polynesian lifestyle and provide an authentic Polynesian feel to any indoor or outdoor living space.
There are various types of from simple Aloha Signs to the more detailed Vintage hand carved Hawaiiana Signs. These signs are used for spaces that are meant to have a Tropical...
•Polynesian Cultural Center A Popular Hawaiian Tourist Destination
If you are planning a visit to O'ahu, Hawaii, and are in love with island culture, including all things Tiki, don't miss the opportunity to visit the Polynesian Cultural Center. This museum located on 42 acres of land opened in 1963 and is dedicated to displaying the local history and traditional culture from Hawaii as well as other islands in the Pacific Ocean.
PCC is owned by Bringham Young University-Hawaii, and many of the performers you'll see during your visit are student there. The...
•Maori Polynesian Tiki and Tribal Tattoos
Today, Polynesian and tribal tattoos are a popular expression of style and fashion. Known for complex patterns and stark black lines, contemporary tribal tattoos often blend traditional patterns from several cultures to form a distinctive design. This ancient art form has found new life among tattoo enthusiasts in modern times.
Many of the cultures in Polynesia traditionally tattoo the skin. The Maori people in New Zealand, for example, have been tattooing patterns and symbols for over a...
•Trader Vic s Tiki Restaurants
Trader Vic was the nickname of Victor Jules Bergeron, Jr., who was born in 1902. He was the founder of a chain of Polynesian-themed restaurants, each of which bore his nickname. Along with Don the Beachcomber, purveyor of a competing chain of tiki-style restaurants, Trader Vic claimed to have invented the Mai Tai drink.
Trader Vic’s tiki restaurant chain began in 1934, when he opened a small bar and restaurant near his parents’ grocery store in Oakland, California. Known as Hinky Dink’s, this...
•Moai The Easter Island Tiki
When most people imagine Easter Island, they immediately think of the Moai. Moai are immense human figures carved from rock between the years of 1250 and 1500 on Easter Island, a Polynesian island several hundred miles off the coast of Chile.
Many myths and legends are attached to ancient Polynesian cultures, including the Easter Island Moai culture as well as the tiki gods found elsewhere in Polynesia. Many apply the term 'Tiki' to any carved human figures originating in Polynesia. In fact,...
•Tiki Restaurant History and Ambience
From the late 1940’s to the mid-1960’s, the tiki craze swept the nation as servicemen returned from the South Pacific with nostalgia for island culture. This fad took on many forms, but is perhaps best known for tiki restaurants. Tiki (or “south sea chic”) restaurants of the 1950’s had very unique décor as their owners tried to interpret the tiki style of the islands. These over-the-top restaurants included large tiki bars, statues and masks, and tiki music for ambience.
Though tiki...
•The Basics of Cooking Polynesian Dishes With Coconut
If you visit Hawaii, or indeed any Polynesian island, you are sure to notice that coconut finds its way into many dishes. In fact, coconut composes up to half of the typical diet in some areas of Polynesia. This fruit grows on the ubiquitous palm tree, which can be spotted on nearly every island in this area of the world. It is grown both for decoration and for its many delicious uses in both sweet and savory dishes. If you're planning a luau party or simply love the delicious flavors of...
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