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---Polynesian Cultural Center---
The Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) is a Polynesian-themed park or living museum located in La'ie, on the northern shore of O'ahu, Hawai'i. Dedicated on October 12, 1963, the PCC occupies 42 acres (17 ha) and is owned by nearby Brigham Young University - Hawai'i. Within eight simulated tropical villages, performers demonstrate various arts and crafts from throughout Polynesia. Seventy percent of the center's approximately 1300 employees are students at BYU-Hawai'i. Although it is largely a commercial venture, PCC profits fund various BYUH scholarship programs. Students work up to 20 hours per week during school terms and 40 hours during breaks, many graduating debt-free.
The PCC has its roots in 1940s and 1950s hukilau and lu'au beach gatherings to earn money to rebuild a local chapel belonging to the LDS Church, which had been destroyed in a fire. "The Hukilau Song," made famous by Alfred Apaka, was written following the composer and song's original singer, Jack Owens's visit to La'ie's hukilau.
The PCC is one of the most frequently visited tourist destinations in Hawai'i. In recent years, it claims to be Hawai'i's number one paid attraction. The PCC is the venue for the annual World Fire Knife Dance Competition, in which contestants display their skill with blazing swords. Since opening its doors in 1963, over 32 million people have visited the center.
You DO NOT need to enter the Cultural Center to find the cache.
~~~For the puzzle, how much do you know about Polynesia and other areas of Oceania?~~~
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NORTH:
21 .38._ _ _
Polynesia is a sub-region of
1. South Seas Islands
2. Oceania
3. Atlantis
4. Jayapura
The largest country (in area) in Polynesia is
1. Samoa
2. New Zealand
3. Australia
4. USA
On a map, the shape created by the layout of the islands of Polynesia is a
5. Circle
6. Triangle
7. Square
8. Trapezoid
WEST:
157 55._ _ _
The major cultural areas in the Pacific Ocean are called
1. Micronesia, Polynesia, Mariana
2. Polynesia, Micronesia, Melanesia
3. Tonga, Samoa, Hawaii
4. New Guinea, Samoa, Tuamotu
Fiji
1. Has a national flag featuring bananas
2. Was once a Spanish colony
3. Is in Micronesia
4. Consists of a single island
Palau is in
1. Macaronesia
2. Polynesia
3. Melanesia
4. Micronesia
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