IMUA 8-92 - PCC 50th Anniversary

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EDITORIAL av Rubino ForesterYOU'RE ALWAYS ON STAGE AT PCCPcople-*.atch;ng k anacrivity that rcminds us thar it is notrhe whar rhat matters in gucstrelations bur the who.while waning for a VIPgroup ro arrive last month at thefront entrancc, I madc someobservations ofarriving guesrs. I wasimpressed by a group of200schoolgnls from Osaka, Japan whoconductcd themsclva in an orderlymanner ofquiet excitcment. I smiledat the rray ofcolorful tourisrfashions-nylon rvaist packs over wildaloha shna, logo-cmbhzoned capsworn bacL*ards, rainborv+rripedslippers worn wirh silk dreses.I assume that while I waswatching, I was also beingwatched.\(har did a guest observc as I sarrhere on the bcnch? Did one look atmy complcrcly grcy head ofhah andidenrifi me as an old lady? Didanother see my camera and think Iwas just anothcr tourisr? Did theyjudge me a sad person, awomansparkling with intelligcnce, or ajust apassing facc in thc crowdiThe rcsponsibilities ofpcoplc-watching arc two-fold at IheCenrcr. Employccs mut glcan Fomthc bchavior ofthe guesa what willsarhfi rhem and makc them happy.Jr-rsr as imponantll cmployccs mustconduct rhemsclvcs appropriarcly andpositivcly to cnsLrrc rhc goodwill ofthc guats.l-he Ccnters ncs'statcment addrcscs bothraponsibilitics. Houcvcr, ir is goodto focus on rhewords "to demonsrareand radiare a spirit oflovc andservicc" which direcdy relatcs tobcing on stage at the PCC.Srage performances are ncvercasy Thcy rcly on prcparation,commirmcnt, conccntration andpcrsonalnl: As Centcr cmployca ourpcrformrnca often last wholeafternoons and early cvenings.ConseqLrcndy u,e somctimes loscfocus rcsuhing in unanractive anddisappointing obscrvances ofus byIn providing consisrentqualiry servicc, we must continuallystrive for excellencc. \7e must bc evermindful rhar our actions andwordsrcvcal ro pcople what we are, and ifse arc rhar one person beingsarched, then ir is imperative that wclcarn, prncrke and dcmonsrratc rhebcst ofthc Polynesirnideals-kindness, gencrosiry',hospiralitn agreeablencss, humor andPCQ...IN THE NEWSDeserel NewsSolt [oke City, UtohTo tbe editot:"Any increase in rourismhelps Utaht economy. tmpleSquare k already a major rourisrarrracrion, but pleasc consider thcfollowing idca to incrcase itsarrraciveness ar a tourist destinat;on.There is currcntly nothingrhat makes the Old Vest, and morcparticularly rerritiorial Utah, comealive rhe way that Villiamsbr-Lrg, Va.,shows colonial cuhure and rhe LDSChurch's Polynsian Cultural Cenrcrshows us Polynesian cultures..."Doull lV AdkrgOrcmTrovel WeeklyNew York, New YorkNdo Exeiing Acti"ities A,ld to"Thc Polynesian CuhuralCentcr is changing itsAlii Luau intoa muhi-ethnic fcast rhat will includedisha from rhroughout the Pacificislands as wcll:s Hawaii.The ccnter demonsrnrc thelife+tyla ofTonga, Tahki, Fiji, theMarqucas, Samoa, Ncw tuahnd sMaoris, in addition to Hawaii, in irsre-created villagcs.Here, touring visitors cantastc samples oftraditional foods aswell as watch culturaldemonstrations performed bystudents from thc island narions.Now the celebratcd luaufeast will includc addirionaldelicacies: Samoan saga sui, a chopsueykind ofdish, Fijian chickencurry Tongrn-stylc roast pork,Tahiriin po;sson cru or marinarcdfish salad, Marquaan banana poc, aSourh Prc;fic version ofpoi, Mroribrcad made in a huge por andHawaiian poi and nland fish, plus avarioy ofother dkhcs and desscns.The luau entcnainmcntfeaturcs children from throughoutthc Sourh Pacific in a special show ofPolynesian Culrural Ccnter,dedicating it to thc survival ofthearts, crafts, song and rraditions ofHrwaii,'lihiti, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga,Maori, Ncw Zealand and theMarqucsas - allthe main ccntcrs ofPolyncsian life. The PCC, as it iscalled, is rhewindward coaslsconcession ro tourism.Yct in rhe re-crcadon ofrhoseancicnt life*yles - Polynesia bcforerhewhire man came - it holds up anaurhenriciry that is much in kccpingwirh ia environs - windward Oahusrill the country, a place removedFom the contemporary sccnc."

PCC Signs llistoricAgreement With MainlandChina's Largest CulturalTheme AttractionPCC wilt aid in managementexpertise and staff trainingThe Polynesian CuhuralCenrer (PCC) and China FolkCu[ure Villages- MainlandChinat largest and most extensivecultural rhemc anracrion- signed ahisroric pacr severalweeks ago rhatwill provide management training,intercultural exchanges and PCC'scultural cxpenise and resources torhc world's mosr populous nation.The Center is considered tobc thc wodd's most successfulcultural rhcme anraction and this"Sistcr Cuhural Cenrers" agreementmarks the 6rst rime it has everentered into such an accord. 'l'henon-profit PCCwill provide thcservice in thcspirit of improvingcultural relationships with China.The China Folk CulturcVillages, inspired and panerned afrerPCC, is 40 acres in size and depicsthe living cultures of24 ofChina's56 cthnic "minority" cultures. Theattraction is locared in Shenzhen, asouthern ciry in Mainland China-Undcr the direcrion ofElderDallin H. Oaks, President Mooreand Ma Chi Man, vicc chairmanand general manager ofChinaTravelService (Holding$, H.K. Ltd.,signed rhc agrecment at a cercmonialdinner held at PCC. ChinaTravelService (CTS), wirh 14,000employees and owned by thegovernment otMainland China, isrhe parenr company ofthe ChinaFolk Culture Villaga. CTS alsodeveloged and operates the 8O-acre'Splendid China" anraaion adjacentto China Folk Culture Villages. Asimilar "Splendid Chini' attractionis now being developed in Orlando,Fla, rwo mil€s from Disney'$(/orld.Commented President Moote, "Veat the Polynesian Cultunl Center arehonored to enter into this agreementwith our Chinese counterpans toshare our expenise in successfirllymanaging cultural attraaions wirhthis enterprise, and do our pan tostrcngthen and dwelop business,cultural, and humanitarianrelationships with China-"Moore visited Hong Kong,Shenzhen and Beijing in May toanend a series ofmeetings withofficers ofCh;na Travel serviceduring which the terms ofthe "SisterCulural Centers" agreement weredeveloped.A topJevel PCC delegationsenior vice presidena David-Hannemann and Reg Schwenke-attended rhe grand openingceremonies last October for theChina Folk Culture Mllages whichincluded a special gift presentationroJi Peng Fei, Chinat deputy primemioister. Many of Chinatdignitarier were in anendanceincluding Liro Fei, direaor oftheOverseas Chinese Bureau oftheState Council from Beijing; ZhouNan, the Chinese governor ofHongKong; and Lin Shui Long, chairmanof China Travel Service. More than120 media reprcsenrativca fromBeijing, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macauand the United States were on handto record the events of the day.Founded in 1963 by TheChurch ofJesus Christ of Laner-DaySaina, the Polynesian CulturalCenter has ben Hrwaiit mostpopular paid visitor experience since1977 and has hosted more than 23million guess since opening as aparticipatory living museum.Morcov€r, mor€ than 26,000srudcnrs have "worked" their waythrough collcge as Centcr employeasince 1963.

IATIITI'S IOP DANCT GROUP beefandPolynesianstaplevegctables. Inthe spnir ofcounting eachCenter's Entenainment Manager,thanked Temaeva for their Centervisit on behalfofthe employees andthe local Tahitian community. Theirperformance increased enjoymentand appreciation ofTahitian danceand provided many opponunitierfor aaditional ties with FrenchPolynesia to be strengthened anddelight oftheTahiti's toprated TbmaevaRoyal Folkloric DanceTroupe ofTahiti directed by respeaed masterinstructor, Jean "Coco" Hotahota,performed for a crowd ofover 800lastweek in the Pacific Pavilion.The leader oftheTahitidelegation was Cerard Cowan,director ofthe Cultural Activities forFrench Polynesias Cuhural AffairsOIfice who represented TahirisMinisrer ofCulture, Arts andTelecommunications, Justin Arapari.Earlier on in rhe afternoon,the group was honored on theIslands ofsamoa malae or villagegreen. They were welcomed by PCCPresident Les Moore, Samoa klandsManager Pulefano Galcai and theSamoan villagers adorned proudly intr:ditionrl costrmes.Among those gathered roalso pay tributc to the visitingTahirians and to the Samoanhlanders celebraring their Culturalweek activities werc PCCrepresentativer from Fiji, Tonga,New Zealand, Marquesas, Hawaiiand Tahiti.The exchange ofgifts wasnot without a touch oflightheartednessas the Tonganspresented bask€t after basker filledwith food including drinkingcoconurs, cans ofHellaby\ cornedresponded torheTongantribute bychanring it,according tocusrom, as numbcr one in quanriry.Temaeva werc conductcd roa canoe following their Samoaexperience which took rhem forspecial rccognition preentations inHawaii, Tahiti and MissionCompound.The PCC, HawaiianAirlines, Tropical Rent-a-Car andKauai Coconut Beach Rcsorr wcrcco+ponson ofthe Kauai-Tahiti Feteheld lasr wcekend which promotedTahitian dancc competiriors andfeatured Temaeva in specialRaymond Mariteragi, rhcGIlt,Itt flYEFacts About the MOA bird.l. There were 20 kinds ofextincrmoa hirds that once lived in NewZe and-2. Thev existed until the 1600's.3. They ranged in size from that ofa largeturkey rc l0 feet rall.4. They had small heads, long necks, stout legsand no wings so they could not fly.5. The Maoris hunted them for food 1,000years ago.PCC PROMO TIAMTO ACCOMPANYMISS AMBRICAPCC ha-s been seleaed bythe Hawaii Visitors Bureau to send aswcn-person promotion team withHawaii governor, John vaihee, andMiss America 1992, Carolyn Sapp,next month to Cermany andEngland. The promotional ream willconsist ofthree musicians, two maleand rwo female dancers. Headingthe PCC delegation will be AlfredCracc, PCC\ Vesrbound SalcsDivision Director.The tour will providecntenainment at various rravelindustry meetings and trade showsand boost tourism for the 50th state.

SAMOANS CELEBRATEy cutTURf,t VEEK wtrq f ESTtytrtEsL,The Islands ofSamoaat the Center celebrated theirculrural heritage last weekwith special activities. Guests,special performers, employeesand Samoan groups from thecommunity participated inand experienced fashionshows, food-tasting, teupoudance demonstrations andceremonial evcnts in addhionto the regular program.At Sarurdaymorning s devotional in theChiefs House, Samoacuhurat rslands Manager PulcfanoGaleai, reponed in his State ofSamoa address thar "we are in rherighr state ofmind in all we aredoing. We are doing well forevery dollar spent, we give 100 rimesmore in effon. Ve have invested inlandscaping and needs such as matsand tapa. Our people are lively andhappyworking as a team andtraining as a team."President Les Moore'sSamoan Methodist ChurchGroup Gives LlvelyPerformanceVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVWVYVVVremarks cenrered on rhe power ofthc atoning sacrifice of the Savior.He pointed out thar through ourtrusr in thc Savior and obedience tohis commrndments, wc will fulfillour individual divine destiny's ofthePolynesian Cuhural CenrcOthcr spmkcrs includcd thctestimonies of Samoa Island workersLise Tiria, Magi Tirulaupapa, PepeNautu, and Siclu Avea. Jeanie Moorealso cxpressed her love andappreciation for all rhosewho participated in thisAs the Center looksforward to tuture cuhuralweeks, it is important rorcmcmber the purpose ofsuch events a rime topresent at their-bestadvantage the islands ofPolynesia; to remember andexperience the traditions ofrhc past; and to sharc rhedanca and music oftheislanders in the spirit ofhospital;ty, gcneros;ty and love,Moorcsaid.Special triburc wcre madeto lormer Srmoan Village Chief-Fauono Vaifale, and "livingrrcasures" Oliana Tautu, TauamoMalufou, and Lagalaga Alo.A combined Samoan choilconsisting of approximately 45voices and conduaed by L;rfiToelupe, sang an anthcm and severalhymns.The Tolutasi United Methodist Churchperformers danced and sang for Center guesrs earlierrhis month in the klands ofSamoa malae or villagegreen. Headcd by ChicfAfoaAlo, rhe group ofeightysixin rheir green and white lavalavas, praenred aprogram ananged and conduced by former employeePapu Tolealba.Toleafoa, a sudent employee in 1978-79,commenred on significant changes he has observed sincehis lastvisit at the Center. He praised the graduateds€ating area around rhe main demonsration pladorm."I can see that moreguests are accommodated and thryare more comfonable," he said.Reiterating his positive observations, Toleafoaadded the increase ofvillage entrancer had enhanced rhevillagewith easier accessibiliry for incrcased cutomerservice. He praised thc increased number ofstudentworkers. Their "oppomrnities to grow and succeedculrunlly as Samoans and educationally as studenameans blessings not only for them as individuals, but forthe qualiry ofrhe Center as a whole," he said.

EMPIOYI,ES MOTIVAIE,D BY NAIIONALLY-RENOWNED COMMUNICAIIONS EXPERT.J *"pfl a. U,*,, ,",ionally renowned speakcr and communicarions expen, addrased Center emptoyees lastweek in a communicarions seminar held in the IMAX Polynesia theater which focused on communication andIntroduced as a dynamic, creative individual who can make rhings happen, Bauer morivated employees roseek excellence in the quality oftheir lives and work performance by applying cenain proven principles ofqualirypersonal and business communicarions.A key communicarion skill, Bauer advhed, was lisrening. The bigge* problems in any situarion can besolved through anentive Iistening because ir manifests caring and hospitaliry he said.Quality communicarion for Center employees, he added, is vested in being in love wirh work rhat we do.Every worker musr take pride in rheir PCC workplacc, its mission and its reputation.k is imponant, to desire to prorect and preserve rhe Center. Aad it is equally imponanr ro speak ofit withenrhusiasm in conversations. Enthusiasm, he cxplained, required energy and zeal and included devotion roPolynesian culture, he conrinued.Because it coss four or five tim€s more monq? to get ncw people to visit the Ccnrer than ro keep exisringcustomers, Bauer suggested focusing on rhe loyal, sarisfied cusromers who wanr ro rerurn ro parric;pate oncc againin the friendly and posirive cxpcricnces ofa previous visit to the Center Customers, he added, "don't care howmuch you know until rhey know how much you care".Bauer explained indiflerencc spelled disaster for companies bccause i. resulted in dhsathficd customerswho would 'srop coming". For every negative expericnce, welvc positivc rcinlorcements were needed to make achange-about for the customer. Therefore, Bauer said, ir was imperativc to communicate vitality caring, concern,undcrstanding and empathy.Praising the wonh ofeach individual, Bauer enumerared the "I s" ofcvcry human being- imagination,initiative, indusrry (work), inrelligence and inregr;ry. These qualiries were in rhe possession ofalt employees and headmonished evcryone ro build on rhem to crcarc qualiry lives.Bauer reminded employees rhere are always more than one solution to a problcm. D;scovery ofworkablesolutions dcpcndcd on thc abiliry ro absorb information, ro feel the problcms requiring solurions, to listen beyondthe words, and to learn rhrough attenrive observations. It requires more than doing rhe obvious.Focusing on rhe description ofwhat he considered the uhimate service-orienred employee, Bauer spoke ofrhe importance ofa smile. ft is rhe simple ac ofone pcrson recognizing anorher human being. hs memory,however, Iarrs forever, fosters goodwill, costs nothing, is the counrersign offricndship and has no value until it'sgiven awat A smile coupled with the thrce "C's" (Caring, Compctcnce and Communication), will guaranreepositive resule for personal and customer satisfaction.Bauer said cusromers have the ight to exped four rhings ofa company-knowledge ofrhe producr;knowledge ofrhe companyr listening skills; and problcm+olving skills.A whole company is often judged on the one individualwho serves the customer. Thercfore, Baueradvised, each employee must behave every moment as ifthe whole company dcpcnds on him or her alone.Remembering this and doing ir right every dme will cnsurc the survivalofany company- including thePolynesian Culturai Center.

lormer Miss tlorida & SunshineGirls Brighten CenterMelissafugeles,Miss Florida1988 and twoofthe FloridaSunshine Cirls Amy tunard andStacy Sim- brightencd rhc Centerwith their visir last month. InHawaii after an eight-week USOtour for the U.S. Department ofDefense in Korea, Japan, Cuam andlohnson hhnd, the group ofralented entenainers en joyedrhemselves inrencting with Centerdcmonsrrators, pcrformers, andgues$.The former Miss Floridadanced sponraneously wirh SieluAvea and Lokeni Si'ilara during theSamoan Farewell Program. At theAli'i Luau, Aggeles sang "PukaShelk" on stagcwith emcee TafiliCaleai."Thc Polynesian CultunlCenter h an unexpectcd discovery,"she said. "l Iikc to sce historicalplaces and meet real people and thatis what is right hcrc. This scems tomc thc *ue Hawaii. I am impressedwith the cuhural aspeos the villagebuildings, the natives, thc luau foodserved in thc baskets."tunard, who comparcdPCC ro Disncy\ Epcot Center inOrlando, said "I was not jurtIcarning dry facts. Both places areeducational, but the Center is by fara more enjoyable, more tun way toabsorb solid cultural informationand traditions," she said.Sims felt the Centerwar thebert way ro get a raste ofHawaii andPolynesia. The rcvelation throughher visit ofthe hlands ofthe cukuraldifferences in costumcs, dances, andappearances strongly moved her. "lam fascinated to discovcr eachcuhure has their own ways. Seeingthedifferenca has opened my eyes."Exprssing theirappreciation, the group leftrcpeating promises to return for atruly gratifr ing cxperiencc.Two ChlneseDelegations feelCenter ExampleSlgnlficantTwo highJevel delegationsvisiting PCC lrom Mainland Chinaconsider the example set by theCenter s awodd wide leader incuhural themc parks as vcry"significant".The firstdclcgation with sixofficials and headed bythe Party Secrerary andPresidenr oftheCuhural ExchangeAssociarion ofJilinltovince, GuChangchun, enjoyedPolyncsian tradirionalactivities and theevening performance of"Mana, the Spirit ofOur Pcople".Jilin, which islocated in nonheastChina,lies within thetenitory ofManchuria-It is aa industrial province with twohydro-electric power plants. One ofirs main visiror attractions is theEverlasring ire Mountain withthe Heav€nly Lake right on top.The second delegation fromShaanxi Province, consisting of fourofficials, was headed by Rao Du-jun,Depury Direaor ofForeign Affairs.Located in nonhwestChina, Shaanix is rcnowned for itsedLrcatio nal institutions. There areforty universities and colleges locaedthroughout rhe province, furicultureand aerospace industries areimportant.In making prerentations tothe delegrtions, PCC PresidentMoorc spoke ofthe respect andfriendship that has developedbetween the Center and rhe Chineepeople and he predicred irwouldgrow to a long and healthyrelarionship.In rspons, Rao Du-junthanked previous Chinese visitorswho returned home to recommcndhis coming ro rhc Center "ldiscovered my friends were tellingme the trurh about this marvelousAloha Polynaian Cultural Center!I would like ro thank the person whoreturned mywallet. I never rhought I would seeit again.I would also like to compliment you onyour Polynesian Cukural Center. It was so tun. Ircally enjoyed ir. Hopefully next y,ear I crn vnityou again. I rea.lly enjoyed the workers and theirAny wan thank1ou so much forreturning my wallet.Gratefully thankful,Julie Christina Buzo

BUSES PROVIDE I\EI]TI AVEIT{I.JESFOR SERVICETwo buses emblazoned with official PCC logos now serve theCenter and \flaikiki. Making daily runs for Polynesian Adventure Toursand Robefts ofHawaii, rhc bu:cs pick up guests at specially designatcdhorel stops in Waikiki beforemaking their way ro the NonhShore.According ro MollyAumavae, Waikiki Ticker OfficeSupcrvisor, thc busc areeffective as mo"ing billboardsbecause they are readilyidcntifi able.'fhey dso eliminatetransponation transfersprov;ding effi cient accasibilhyro rhe Cenrer for a fulldayofactivirlMike Foley, PCC Hawaii Sales Division Director, calls the use ofbus advenising "powerfulvisual srarements". Thesccond PCC bus wascoordinated through the Center's Corporate Communications division.Devotional CallsFor CommitmentTo Integrity'l'hc Augusr dcvorion.l heldfor all employees fearured PresidentLes Moore rvhose messrge focuscdon intcgrity.Because rhe Center is ajewel mong busines organizations,nuch is cxpccrcd ofirs employees.Reviewing the Ccnteis missionsraremenr, he reirerated everyworkers responsibility to dignift thcworld through their commirmenr toradiate the spirit ofgoodwill anduplift rhrough pcrsonal inrcgriry.Moore spoke abour rwomajor concerns senual harassmentand financial dishonesty. He decriedthe former saying it would not bepermhted or tolerated at the Cenrer.He encourrged employee to becompletely honest in alltheir aaionsand "earn honatly what you need".Moorc cmphsizcd living inthe present in the spirit ofrestoringintcgriry having learned from thePart.In suppon ofPrcidcntMooret remarks, senior vicepresidenrs John Muaina, Les Srewardand \ schwcnkc chalhngedemployea to correcr and strengthenone another as rhcy strive forexcellence, ro lct kindnes be a wavcofrefreshment in their daily servicero cusromcrs, and to live up to rhchighest standards of gucstsatisfacrion.The KapakahiTree - PCQ'sStar llllith TheBest CurvesThe Kapakahi Treerepresents to some employees thesingular symbol ofthe history oftheCenrer. h grew into its unique shapein the back yard of Milekr Conn'staie home and itwas a good twentyyeanold when n was discovered 6rits present starring role. Since 1963it has graced irs present locrtion.Millions ofpeople haveposed near or on the tree. Themajority have s.ood with touris.smiles, one hand placed on thetrunk. Somc have sat on irs curves,Others have crept near the crownprctending rhcy had climbed a highvenical rree insread. Many havestooped low to allow theirphorograph to show o11'the cuwingtrunk. Elvis Presley used it as asinging prop in the movie "Paradise,Hawaiian Style."Thc Kapakahi trce hasprovided silent service at the Centerfor nearly rhree decades. One ofthePCC'S be{ invcsrmcnr, ir h6remained healrhy and gracetullycompl;ant. hs probable age is about50 years old. (Ihe lifetime ofacoconut tree nngcs bcwcen 75-100years.)In its years ofservice ro theCentea its very shape hasevoked cliches 'Dare to be-diffcrcnC', "Do your ownthing", "Vatch for thecurves" and "Anyhing ispossible".Ifservice is dignifiodthrough selfless giving andcomplere dedication, theIGpakahi tree truly deservesevery accolade and praisethrough its personification of

Hani Tapuheikua Uki expresedtheir long-awaired dream ofcomingto Laie as having been tulfilled atlast. Vith a resounding bass chanr,rhe rroupe thanked the Center the^^^WEL@/HED AT THe CEA/TEQ ^^^f,"'.iliffiIi"':#ffiI:rroupe from Hatiheu and TaiohaeValleys on the island ofNuku Hiva,performed at the Center tohuaduring Marquesas Culrural Daycelebrarions. Accompanied by HaitiTapuheikua Uki, president of MotuHaka; Yvonne IGrupa, mayor ofHatiheu; Debonh Kimitete, wife ofthe mayor ofTaiohaq and BeatriceBonet, tour leader ofHikokua; thetroupe danced and sang traditionalMarquesan music.Bedecked in fragrantsandalwood hcadbands and leis, themen performed the pig dance, thcirmovements mimicking pigs rooringin the ground and their deep gruntsmrintaining a primal rhlthm. Thewomen danced with sedatemovements, their wide smilesencor-rraging clapping and foortappingfrom rhe audience.On behalf of the tro,rpe,The visit by Hikokua marksrhe sccond visit ever in the Center's29- y€ar hisrory by a group ftom th€Marquesar.In his remarla at thedevorional gathering PCC PresidentLes Moore welcomed theMarquesans. "The PolynesianCultural Center exists for only onepurpose," he explained, "to let thevarious culrures throughout theworld and Polyneria know that herethey will find love and respcct. TheCcnter serves to dignifi all culturesand in the process upLift and bless allthe world."The gospel ofJaus Christleads and teaches the impoaance ofpeace," he continued. "Through theC-enrer's mission ro light up the fogwhich engulB the people oftheworld, thc ideals ofhappiness, joncommitment, dererminarion andpeacewill pcrmeate Polynesia and allother nations ofthe eanh," he said.Marqursas lslnd Maragcr Eihi Marehand andMalr Yvonnt Kanpalron thc Marqwsar.

Ken CoffeyAucklond, New ZeolondPosilion: rrrusrroto r Deslgn etDOfiOn MOe: gorn Cotcutto, tndioPosilion: Usf,ers SupeMisot"As I look back on my life, I can truthfully saythe best rime occurred during my family's show businasyeas r we traveled all over rheworld, epccially rhroughEurope.Therc wcrc tour ofus-my farher Tau. mymother Rose, my brother Lani and me. \Vc enrenainedw:th popular song". and dances and ato Hrwriirr mu,i,and hulas.I am gratetul for these experiences s wc movedfrom one counrry ro another. I was blessed with a multinationaleducation in Cermany, Swnzerland and Belgiumwhich served me very well so that today I sp€al< fluenrCerman, French rnd Iralidn in addirion ro my naL;veEnglish. I also learned Hawaiian from rny mother.Our close-knit entertainment troupe rrained,disciplined, educated and prcpared mc so thar when myparents retired ro hie I was able to utilizc my drummingtalena in the Brass Band, narrating skills in borh theNight Show and Canoe Pageant, and languageproficiency in the Foreign Guides Depanmenr.My parents personifr whar Polynesians shouldbe. Wherever they have travellcd they have rcmainedhumble, hospitable, har,1-working, friendly and giving.Thcy have maintained aioha for their Samoan andHawaiian roors.In all rhar I do at the Cenre5 I rry to rememberto conduct myselfwith the professionalism I wx taughtby Lani, my big brother, who was also my dancein'rr-cror, costume designer. music direcror. srpporr'vclriend and cxample.Our family gave pleasure to thousands ofpeoplein nightclubs, military bases and special went stagesduring our'thow biz" years. Center employea have thesame privilege to spread joy and satisfaction to guatsfrom the four corners oftheworld. In serving others it isgood ro remember wh* I was taught it is not ularyou-say rhat matrers, but hou yorr say it.""l was nised as a "bush native'in Opahi, aremote part ofthe Bay oflslands. hst century that areaand the plaes suruounding ir were considered thetrronghold otHone Heke and Kawiri, rwo Maori warchiel! known for rheir wily tactics and endunnce in thefrce ofdanger. I grew upwith no electricirn phones, TVor piped warer.My summ€rtime activiries consisted of rheregular work my family did haymaking. harvesringcrops, raising canle and hundng -for meat wecouldn'tbuy lrom the srore. There were plentitul supplies ofrabbis and game birds such ar ducks and phea:rnn inthc fields and forests surrounding our farm.I spent lots oftime in the river sailing on rheboats we made out ofplyl,ood. Nearwhere we livd wasa high bridge with railroad tracks. We would climb there,wait on the tracks, and when a train came we wouldjump offinto the warers below.Because summertime is Chrisrma time in NewZealand our farm would hosr relatives and we wotrld allhave a great rime. Vekids would spendhours in the fruir treeseating ro our h€arrkcontent. To this day Iconsider our plumsunequaled in raste andTheinteresring rhing aboutthe area where I grewup is rhar although thepeoplewere Maoris, Dutch, ri{rekh and English, they atlcommunicarcd in Maori. Thar is why I am fluent inMaori because it was the language ofmy parena. I alsospeak Samoan because I spent my mission in Upolu andSavaii.I derive great satisfaction fiom my upbringing. Iam grateful for the Maori culure that was impanod rome. Ifl have one regrer it is that I never learned thenadve medicinal skilis of my morher. She war an expenin Maori herbaltrearmen* and she became well-knownfor curing awoman who had been blind for twelve

Top TaiwaneseOfficials EqjoyTourist KoleA party ofnine Tliwaneseofliciais and visitors visited theQenter the first ofthe month.Headed by Minister ofInterior Affain, Poh-Hsiung H.E.Vu, the represenratives oftheTaiwan Coordinarion Council ofNonh American AIIans, enjoyeddemonstrations and an after-dinnercruise through the Islands ofPolynesia.Minister Wu, a popularleader with the Taiwanese people,greered many guests from his nationwho recognized and approachedhim. \7ith afhbility he and his wif!,Tai Meei-Yu, posed with his excitedcountrymen while photographs wereAt theA.li'i Luau, Minisrer\(u, an excellent singer, joinedemceeTaffli Galeai in singing "PukaShells" resuldng in an enthusiasticround ofapplause from the luauguests.official giftexchange,President Moorethanked theChinese visirors."\l7e looklong and lastingrelationship withyou," he said,adding theCenters thewill select tolearn new skillsand culturalunderstanding atthe Center. Our friendship has beenPresidentKendrick LeavesMessage forCenterEmployeesPresident Lionel Kendrick,member ofthe Fnst Quorum ofrheSevenry and returning home afterwo years ser.ricc as president of thePhillipines-Micronesia Area, visitedthe PCC earlier rhh month."To be here at the Center isa tremendous experience. This G myfirst visit and it is impressive to seehow the Polyneshns haveretained their cultures," hesaid. "The sweet spnit ofrhe people here remind meofthe Micronesians. I feelpcacc and brotherhood."My masage toCenter employees is forthem to hang on to thebest oftheir cultures.Howevcr, should a confliaoccur, they should adjusrthemselves to the Churchcuhure of love, serv;cc,and peace. I hope theywillremember the sourcc ofrheir roots as thcy intcractwirh guests daily. I feel theCenter is very much in themainsrream ofChurch goals. It is avery special place."12Speaking to the Chincsedelegation from Shaanxi Province,Elder Kendricksaid, "As we lookbeyond rhe bordea rhat bind us wecan share the relationship ofculturalfriends and spnhual brorhers andFestival ofPacific ArtsFundraiserWows AudienceA fundniser held earlier thismonth in PCC's Pacific Pavilion robenefir rhe Sourh Pacific Fesrival ofPacific Ang to he held in Octoherin Raroto nga-wowed the audienceofapproximately 1200.Featuring ioca.l songstrasMelveen Leed, accompanied by rheHiti Band ofTahiti and a 27-member contingenr ofRaroronga stop dancea, drummen and singers,the concert filled over rwo houn ofSpecial performers includedMiss South Pacific, KimionaVogel;Miss Cook klands, leannineTuavera; and Georgina Kecnrn,Cook hland's champion femaledancer four years in a row. Specialgucsts included Eni Faleomavaega,Membcr ofCongress from AmericrnSamoa; Koki Nagara, Vicc Presidentfor concen co+ponsor, HawaiianAir; Aunty Sally Naluai, former PCCevening show kumu hula; andCcnter president, ks Moore, ho* ofthe evening's evenr.Melveen Leedt fi nely-craft edprogram of multi-national songsstirred the audience andcomplemented thc skilh ofrheRarorongan pcrformcrs in anencrgetic, up-beat program whichprovided insight into Cook Island

AULTURALLYSPCAKNGOIaui is a folk hero ofthePolynesians with islands,speciaJ landmarks and seasnamed after him. He is animportant figure in their m1,ths,legends, genealogies and chantsthe r;tories featuring himproviding srorytelling pleasure,irtistic inspirarion and moralexample.i\,laui's renown extendsover en area ofabout thirteenmillion square miles in thePaci6c. I-'le is described as neitherabsolutell eood or absoluteiybad. He is Iess than a god, butmore ofa man; therefore, he canperform marvelous feats but isflawed as a serious god wirhtrick-playing antics andcapriciousness.There is no one trueMaui. He is a combination of amain hero figure, probably a verysuccesslul navigator-captain orpriest-chief, and local heroeswhose names and deeds wereinterchanged with Maui's foreffect and presrige.The Mauitraditionsliken his feats to those ofThor,Hercules, Merlin, Ulysses andOsiris. They credit him withfishing up island chains,regulating the sun, controllingthe wind, stealing fire,performing feats of strength,altering Iandscapes, foundingdynasties, making usefulinventions and killing hbulousmonsters.Maui best personifiesPolynesia. His deeds havebridged the oceans beween theislands, his life has broughtundersranding of human virruesand vices, his mana has linkedthe ancient past to the changingpresent, and his playfulnesscontinues to uplift the daily livesofPolynesians.

Cover Photor Augusr n Elvn Prelcy\ binhday annivcrsary. PCC rcmrined onc olEIvn' frvorrre placcs rn Hrwaii.lnfacr,EvissccrctlyvisircdrheCenteryearsaftcrfilming"Paradhe,HawaiirnSryle"atrh.C..rcrinle64.Ourcovcr photo shows formcr PCC cmployce Sunday Maritcragi (wife ofThcarcr Manager Raymond Marireragi) onstage at PCC\ Hale Aloha amphithearer with the "King".IMUA POLENISIAis published monrhly by rhcCorporate Comrnunicationst)ivision of rhe PolynesianCulturalCcnter.Executive MitorReginald L. SchwenkcEditorRubina l;orstcrDesign & ProductionEvc NawahineLloyd BcrardyKin I'a'rluaMarc MycrCharlcs Irivcrstsobbie t.e'iBYtl-Prcs ScrviccsLester B. MooreI David HannemannJohn MuainaReg SchwenkeLes StewardLarry Yuen