This is a picture of the Hawaiian Airlines Icon, which is a symbol for the tourism of the islands.
PIFA Flyer 2018
This is a flyer from the 2018 Pacific Islander Festival Association (PIFA) that takes place in San Diego every year.
How to Tau’olunga
This is a video demonstrating the Tongan Tau’olunga that is taught in this video by Sisi’uno Helu. She shows the basic hand movements and posture of the traditional dance.
Hula Is More Than a Dance – It’s the “Heartbeat” of the Hawaiian People
This is a short video made by Bradley Tangonan showcases the importance of the Hula to their culture through a dance group on the island of Kauai that is instructed by Leina’ala Jardin.
New Zealand Haka Dance
This is an image of New Zealand male dancers performing the traditional Haka. As shown by the picture, the dance includes various emphasized facial expressions, tattoos, and grass skirts.
Chamorro Dance Video
This short video gives insight into Chamorro dance and how they are evolving the traditional dance today through their hand gestures, singing in their native language, and performance attire.
Male Hula Dancers Video
This short clip interviews a small group of male hula dancers that are stationed in Hawaii. They explain what it means to them to dance the hula.
Tahitian Costume
Here is an image of a Tahitian dancer who is wearing her modern day performance clothes which includes a headdress made up of feathers and a pareo cloth tied around her waist.
Slit-Log Drum Demonstration
Here is a short clip of a musician demonstrating the sounds and beats of the slit-log drum used in Polynesian dance.
Ipu Making Process
This video is an interview of a man who makes Ipu drums which gives insight on the process and why he got into making the instrument.
Pacific Island Dance Groups 