#Polynesian Culture

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MILD MOANA 2 SPOILERS AHEAD

I saw Moana 2 as a Polynesian person. I thought it was INCREDIBLE. I know many people already don't really like it, but I think it's because THIS specific movie, they went harder on the Polynesian culture.

The music is even more Polynesian, and written pretty much solely by Polynesian people. The culture is even more included in it's narrative and in the details, they show more tattoos, the Kava ceremony, speaking more of the Pacific Islander native languages, even some the humor is very Polynesian humor.

I personally really enjoyed the storyline, and I liked that it introduced a "morally gray" character to help guide Moana into realizing that you have to just embrace what's given to you. It's a great representation of what the ocean is. It's sometimes not as reliable and friendly as Moana expects it to be, and has grown accustomed to. So when she asks for the ocean's help and receives no answer, she's better prepared to face it as it comes, and adapt, and embrace it.

Not only that, but in terms of Polynesian deities, there isn't just one "good" or "bad". There are complicated morally gray deities. Pele, for instance, is a goddess known for volcanoes and destruction, but she is also known as creation and rebirth. The Earth is scorched by the flames and lava to make way for new land and healthier vegetation.

The songs aren't as "memorable" to those who aren't fully embracing the culture. For me, I got chills hearing the music. It felt authentic and from the heart and soul of the Polynesian people who sang it. Sure, many outside of the culture can't "sing along" to it, but that doesn't make it inherently bad, just because it's not marketable TO YOU.

For someone who's waited forever to have representation, and grew up with Lilo and Stitch being the only one (which wasn't that much in terms of representation.) To then seeing Moana come out when I was 16, and cried then. For then Moana 2 to come out tonight, and I cried AGAIN at 24 years old. My inner child was so excited to hear and FEEL what that representation sounds like, looks like, and means.

The original Moana was tippy-toeing into Polynesian culture, where it could still be marketable so everyone could enjoy it. Because they didn't want it to flop. It feels the same as a Polynesian person having to cater to tourists who only see the Polynesian culture as something they can exploit and be entertained by.

That doesn't mean that it was bad, it was moving tides in that time, and I would take that representation over the crumbs we've had before.

But this movie? Moana 2? This was for US. This was for the Polynesian cultures. This felt like a love letter to us, as a culture, to unite and know that we have community, and to feel seen, in all of our glory, and not a watered-down version to be "marketable" to others outside of our culture.

So, I expect people to not like it. But I also expect it to be because it's coming from a place where they don't understand how it feels to experience, love, embrace, learn, and educate others about Polynesian culture.

I love my culture, and I love my Polynesian siblings as a Kanaka Hawaiian. I love my Maori, Samoan, Tahitian, Tongan, etc. siblings. I love seeing a mix of all of our cultures come together and be represented.

For those who aren't a part of our culture, truly listen to our history and our struggles and successes. Educate yourself on how to be a better ally and find cultural appreciation (not appropriation) for our culture. We are real people with real stories. Not some fictional character (or Halloween costume/party favor/etc.) you can write off and only look at as "entertainment" and can only hold value when we're catering to you. That includes our music, our language, our dances, and our stories.

That's all for now. ❤️ I'll be willing to have adult, civil, conversations with others about differences in why you didn't enjoy it as much, but hate will be deleted and blocked. ❤️

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Moana 2 New Trailer Featuring A New Song & Poster Out Now!

Dive back into adventure with Moana and Maui! "Moana 2" sails into theaters on Nov 27. New trailer & poster revealed!

Link to the full story: https://www.theomenmedia.com/post/set-sail-again-with-moana-maui-moana-2-unveils-epic-adventure-with-new-trailer-and-poster

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The Moko Kauae, a mark of empowerment by promoting are individuality!

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The Polynesian Cultural Center, 1971

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Explore the fascinating world of Polynesian family history at the Sutro Library's free virtual genealogy talk on Friday, April 12, at 1 pm PST! Join speaker Miya Jensen as she discusses the culture of genealogy in Oceania, the variety of records available for researchers, and the wealth of knowledge provided by the Oral Genealogies of the Pacific.

Register at bit.ly/genealogy-0424 to reserve your spot!

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The moment you choose to go the spiritual path,things will begin to manifest,here’s a sea turtle ,the clearest sign you are on the way to opening your heart .Turtles are the symbol of longevity and abundance. The ancient wisdom of oceanic islanders ,also protection from danger that originates in the oceans. Wearing a seaturtle carved from a shell or wood from a monkey pod tree,will attract good vibes toward you.The Hawaiian word for sea turtle is honu. The closer you live by the ocean the stronger the energies,so take up meditation and practice by the sea 15 minutes at first of clearing your mind from all the noise and pollution accumulated within ,be kind to yourself and don’t worry if you fall asleep .Be constant that’s the key .Buy a pendant with a sea-turtle and wear it while meditating.Aloha and mahalo nui loa to you all. Remember,just relax and let go.Words by Sergio GuymanProust.

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NEWS ITEM: U. S. President Joe Biden is to make a formal Appy Polly Loggy on behalf of the United States Government for policies towards Native American peoples which, for some 150 years, excused forcible removal of indigenous children from traditional communities, language and culture into boarding schools, many operated under religious auspices, whose aim was "assimilation" into the American mainstream under the banner of "saving the Indian peoples from extinction," with considerable suffering and humiliation ensuing.

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But then again, you have to hand it to Peter Potamus for such interest and fascination rooted in respect for the native peoples of Polynesia such as have yet to be subjected to the degrading and stupifying effects of so-called "Civilisation" which decimated their fellow Polynesian indigenous in Hawai'i. Tahiti, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and elsewhere, aided and abetted by missionary influences which helped spread illnesses and diseases which such peoples were not immune from.

Such effects equating traditional nudity (especially when it came to swimming, diving and surfing) and sexual frankness with Sin such as was seen to require forced conversion to Christianity if they were to save themselves.

Because such communities which Peter Potamus has such fondness for, and even visits from time to time with reverential fascination for such traditional folkways, have yet to be seriously mapped, charted and explored. Which, as Peter Potamus is fond of explaining in camera more than likely, is just how these people prefer it.

And they love Peter for respecting such unexplored and still proud to be naked as Nature intended peoples.

Not to mention seeking to pass such affectation on to his nephews (Patrick and Perry II) and nieces (Pamela and twins Peggy and Penny) such as he enjoys taking along in such sojourns, taking in such a fascination for nakedness and sexual candor that would send contemporary mission workers apopletic, yet to show remorse for the acts carried out by their parents and grandparents in His Name and Service elsewhere without regard for the greater welfare of such peoples they were expected to minister to or their cultural traditions and folkways.

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Hawaii is calling! Visit the Polynesian Cultural Center!

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All hail the goddess and princess Leutogi, showing how even the smallest act of kindness can make the biggest of impacts!

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The Ultimate Guide to Polynesian Night: History, Culture, and Festivities

Polynesia is a vast region in the Pacific Ocean that encompasses over 1,000 islands, including Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti, and many more. It is home to a diverse and rich culture that includes art, music, dance, food, and more. One of the most significant cultural events that take place in Polynesia is the Polynesian Night. In this article, we will explore all about Polynesian Night from its…