Polynesian Cultural Center 1962

When I was 6 years old, my family moved to the town of Laie on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. We lived there for a little over 2 years. Our house was across the street from the beach, and down the street from where they built the Polynesian Cultural Center. Here are some photos of the construction taking place.

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Samoa
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Not sure about the spelling, but I think this carver’s name is Seone Tuone Pulitao
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Entrance gates
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Drumming on a hollowed log
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Ampitheatre
Fiji??
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Obviously, a restroom
Aotearoa (Maori)
Fiji???

These pictures were taken in late 1962/ early 1963. If anyone can identify the different “villages” and buildings contained in these pictures, I would greatly appreciate it.

TTFN

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