This 1890 portrait of Māori rangatira (chief) Tāmati Wāka Nene shows his elaborate tā moko (facial tattoo). Similar to other Polynesian cultures, Māori tattoos can signify a duty and promise ...

No trip to Hawaiʻi—especially for first-time visitors—is complete without attending an authentic lūʻau. These immersive ...

Three New Zealand Maori tribes are considering a legal challenge to Danish toy company Lego over the use of Maori words and Polynesian culture in a new computer game. New Zealand-based barrister ...

A stingray stealthily moves in the ocean, cleverly hiding to protect itself from predators and adapting like no other creature. These qualities are what make stingrays so popular and keep stingray ...

His latest project, a mural for a tattoo shop in downtown Salt Lake City, features traditional Polynesian tattoo art known as 'Tattow,' connecting him with his ancestors.

In a world increasingly shaped by fast fashion and fleeting trends, Alina Basics distinguishes itself with a mission grounded ...

Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the islands at Kaleidoscope Park’s upcoming Polynesian Festival, sponsored by Pineapple Construction! Happening Saturday, June 7 from 10 AM – 2 PM ...

Marlo Kaleookalani Lualemana, owner of Earthbound Tattoo Studio in Sand City, ... BUT HER HAWAIIAN AND POLYNESIAN ROOTS RUN DEEP. <33.04 THEY'RE LEARNING ABOUT MY HISTORY, ...

In Polynesian mythology, Maui stands as one of the most significant figures in creation stories spanning multiple cultures. While Disney portrays him as a charismatic showman with magical tattoos ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — An East Valley Polynesian dance school is sharing the culture and music of the Pacific with Arizona. Tamāli’i Polynesian Entertainment opened in 2015 in Mesa by Dion and ...

The 8th annual Polynesian Bowl is set for Friday, showcasing 100 of the nation’s top high school juniors and seniors in a celebration of talent and culture on the campus of Kamehameha Schools.

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) has a large tribal tattoo that harks back to Clinton-era fashions, a new photo shows. A bikini shot of the Republican congresswoman posing in front of a pier in Lake ...