09/01/2026
Pea mei Hawaii
Did you know that Tonga is the last remaining monarchy in the Pacificš¹š“ā¦
& 10 years ago, in 2016, the Polynesian Cultural Center was honored by a special visit from His Majesty King Tupou VI of Tonga, hosted by Alfred Grace, President of the Polynesian Cultural Center.
During his visit, the King graciously took time to smile, connect, and interact with our employeesāreflecting love alongside the core Tongan values of respect (fakaŹ»apaŹ»apa), humility (loto tÅ), commitment and service (mamahiŹ»i meŹ»a), and maintaining strong relationships (tauhi vahaāa)āvalues deeply rooted in Tongan culture and closely aligned with our PCC core values.
His visit was more than ceremonial; it was a powerful reminder of Tongaās living history and the strong cultural ties that continue to connect the Pacific, then and now šŗš¹š“