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Polynesian Cultural Center prepares for reopening

By Cindy Ellen Russell

Jan. 16, 2021

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The Polynesian Cultural Center will ease into reopening on Monday after being closed since March due to the pandemic. The Hukilau Marketplace will fully reopen and a package featuring select attractions, such as the lagoon canoe ride, the Samoan village with a cultural presentation and experience, Ali'i Luau with the show "Onipa'a, A Tribute to Queen Lili‘uokalani" and the production "HA: The Breath of Life." Pictured disinfecting ampitheatre seats with an electrostatic sprayer on Saturday is Bel Credo.
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PCC dancers are seen rehearsing for the ‘Onipa‘a, A Tribute to Queen Lili‘uokalani’ show which is included with the Ali'i Luau.
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The ampitheatre is where "HA: The Breath of Life" is performed. The venue can seat an audience of 2,700 but due to the pandemic, seating will be limited to groups no larger than five individuals, which means no more than 890 people can attend the show.
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Seth Casey holds a custom sign made to guide guests about COVID safety practices in the ampitheatre.
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The theater production crew prepare for Monday's reopening.
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PCC sales agents Theresa Talamaiea and Angel Fafai prepare to reopen the box office for Monday.
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The entrance gate to the Polynesian Cultural Center is seen on Saturday.
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PCC dancers are seen rehearsing for the ‘Onipa‘a, A Tribute to Queen Lili‘uokalani’ show which is included with the Ali'i Luau.
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The lagoon has undergone extensive repairs during the closure.
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Placing social distancing markers along a path in the Samoan Village is Tonu Apelu.
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Peeling protective film off a plexiglass divider to be used to separate small parties of diners at the luau is Greg Maples, PCC Director of Restaurant Services. Seating for the luau is restricted to groups no larger than five individuals and the open area dining will seat 278 guests max instead of the normal 500 to 550 diners.
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The lagoon has undergone extensive repairs during the closure.
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A PCC worker prepares for the reopening near the gateway with the Hukilau Marketplace visible beyond.
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The Hukilau Marketplace features Pounder's restaurant, food trucks and vendors as well as retail shops and kiosks. The marketplace is open to the general public and has a box office where people can buy tickets for the village.
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The front entrance to the Polynesian Cultural Center parking lot is seen on Saturday.
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A ki'i, commonly known as tiki, stands in front of the Polynesian Cultural Center.

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