Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

We arrived at the Polynesian Cultural Center a few minutes before it opened at 12:30pm. There are 6 areas in the center, each devoted to a different island culture. Each had a performance on the hour. We were able to attend a performance or demonstration for all: Samoa, Figi, New Zealand, Tonga, Hawaii, and Tahiti.

The center is next to Brigham Young University and most of the employees are students at the university. 97% of the students are Mormon. But, they are performing the dances of their ancestors, including the hula which invokes stories of the Gods etc… Very interesting day.