Theme: Developed by sponsoring organization such that it has a Polynesia n connection. It may be called “Polynesian Days or Polynesian Festival.” The foundation will support any Polynesian theme with its most appropriate compliment to the people, arts, crafts, and skills. Along with our professional dance and music shows, various exhibits can also be implemented.
Sample Exhibits
Fiji
Play bamboo musical instruments
Observe and learn about tapa cloth making
Learn Fijian dances
Hawaii
Learn Hawaiian dances
Make and taste Poi
Make Leis, Hawaiian quilts and feather
New Zealand
Participate in a harmless stick game developed to help warriors
Try the art of swinging poi balls
Observe examples of intricate wood carving and art of making a canoe
Learn Maori dances
Samoa
Learn to husk coconuts with nothing more than a stick
Crack coconuts with opportunities to purchase and taste
Learn Samoan dances
Tahiti
Learn Tahitian dances
Learn Tahitian words and songs
Tonga
Play Tongan shuffleboard
Learn how to weave tropical leaves
Learn Tongan dances
Food
We can provide Polynesian food, either in a formal sit-down setting or in a free standing concession atmosphere.
Performance
Cultural dances from all islands provided by the PPFC core group.
More Information
Full business plan and sponsorship information packets are available upon request from the PPFC. For more information, please email PPFC: elenasimms@q.com, or fax to: 303-337-9165, or write to PPFC: 1791 So Laredo St,. Aurora, CO 80017.