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	Polynesian - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Polynesian is an adjectival form which refers variously to:
		Polynesian people, the aboriginal inhabitants of Polynesia, and their
		This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Polynesian (91 words)

	Polynesian culture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the mid 2nd millennium BC a distinctive culture appeared suddenly in north-west Melanesia, in the Bismarck Archipelago, the chain of islands forming a great arch from New Britain to the Admiralty Islands.
		Polynesian navigators steered by the sun and the stars, and by careful observations of cloud reflections and bird flight patterns,were able to determine the existence and location of islands.
		Polynesian mythology does not speak of explorers bent on conquest of new territories, but rather of heroic discoverers of new lands for the benefit of those who voyaged with them.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Polynesian_culture (1428 words)

	Lords of the Dance – Culture of the Cook Islands
		INDIVIDUALITY between islands is the hallmark of the culture of the Cook Islands and reflects their varied sources of ancient migration as well as the vast distances between 15 tiny islands scattered over a section of the central South Pacific Ocean as big as the Indian sub-continent.
		Allegiance to chiefs was a fundamental of Polynesian culture.
		The Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) in Hawaii is one of the prime propagators of this tragic cultural assassination.
	www.ck /culture.htm (2638 words)

	Polynesian culture: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The polynesian languages are a group of related languages spoken in the region known as polynesia....
		Lapita is the common name of an ancient pacific ocean culture which is believed by some to be the common ancestor of several cultures in polynesia and surrounding...
		The phoenix islands are a sparsely populated island chain in the pacific ocean, east of the gilbert islands and west of the line islands....
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/po/polynesian_culture.htm (3445 words)

	Polynesian Culture
		The culture is " family and community centered " that works mainly due to the subsistence lifestyle essential to their survival in these small islands.
		This Polynesian culture fluorished because people lived close to each other in villages, they had scarce resources such as lands and foods, of which almost all things needed to be shared.
		This type of culture was very functional and essential to their survival in isolated and limited Polynesia.
	uh-manoa.tripod.com /theory/id5.html (165 words)

	History of Polynesian Archaeology
		This was in essence a broadening of the Polynesian research agenda beyond narrow concerns with culture-historical sequences and the long-standing question of “Polynesian origins,” to encompass questions of cultural change and evolution, of the nature of prehistoric societies and political systems, and of their ecological and economic contexts.
		The Polynesian societies had been taken as a virtual “type” instance for the concept of the chiefdom, which was regarded by many processual archaeologists as a key intermediary stage in the evolution of human societies from simpler band and tribal levels of sociopolitical organization, to that of fully state level polities.
		Tikopia: The Prehistory and Ecology of a Polynesian Outlier.
	sscl.berkeley.edu /~oal/background/polyhist.htm (5333 words)

	I S L A N D V O I C E S.N E T :: V o i c e s of P o l y n e s i a (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Also, however, one cannot ignore the fact that Hawaiian culture is more than just the culture of the native Hawaiians, as significant as that culture is. The Hawaiian culture of today has been and continues to be influenced greatly by others who have come to these islands and have settled over the last two centuries.
		The Polynesian culture of which these settlers were a part emphasized fishing and farming supplemented by dependence on domesticated animals.
		When the term "Polynesian culture" is applied to that functioning at the time of European contact, it is an abstraction referring to common features or general similarities underlying local differences in culture within Polynesia.
	www.islandvoices.net /history.php?culture=hawaii (894 words)

	Polynesian culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Archaeological and linguistic evidence suggests that the first Polynesians entered the Tongan islands sometime around 1800 B.C., bringing with them the Lapita culture which originated in the Santa Cruz Islands.
		The early Polynesians were skillful navigators, capable, by careful observations of cloud reflections and bird flight patterns, to determine the existence and location of islands.
		The first Polynesian islands visited by European explorers were the Marquesas Islands, "discovered" by the Spanish navigator, Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira, in 1595.
	polynesian-culture.ask.dyndns.dk (1056 words)

	History of Polynesian tattoo
		The role of tattooing in ancient Polynesian society: As there is no writing in the Polynesian culture, the Polynesians used this art full of distinctive signs to express their identity and personality.
		The revival of Polynesian lost art: Shortly after the missionaries arrival (1797) the practice was strictly banned, as the Old Testament forbids it.
		Polynesians are once again taking pride and interest in their cultural heritage, finding their identity in the revival of many lost arts.
	www.tahititatou.com /history.html (1164 words)

	The Polynesian Gift to Utah
		A: The Polynesian culture where spanking and hitting kids is part of the culture, parents sometimes find themselves in trouble with the law in terms of being abusive.
		It is something that Polynesian parents have to learn to do over here, to constantly talk to their children, to constantly set limits, providing consequences both positive and negative.
		It is something that the culture, or that the people of Polynesia, will have to learn to adapt to their own culture in terms of disciplining children.
	www.kued.org /productions/polynesian/interviews/westley.html (2894 words)

	Call It Courage
		Polynesian culture was threatened by European diseases and the social/political
		But within a century, the Polynesian culture as it had existed was almost gone.
		Although much of the traditional Polynesian culture has disappeared, a lot was recorded in historical sources written and illustrated by interested Europeans in the late 18th century, and later by converted Polynesians in the 19th century.
	www.sfusd.k12.ca.us /schwww/sch618/courage/call_it_courage.html (347 words)

	Welcome to Paradise! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		When we speak today of Polynesian culture we are generally speaking of the traditional cultural beliefs and ceremonies and practices which Polynesians were doing before European contact.
		Today,with the revival of old ways becoming increasingly popular, Tahitian culture is a lively fusion of ancient Polynesian lore, modern European chic and a dash of Chinese.
		French Polynesians wear the latest fashions, listen to the latest pop music and drive the latest Bavarian cars and Japanese automobiles.Yet despite this obvious affection for Western style, the proud people of French Polynesia still have their own language and customs.
	www.flyingdutchmentravel.com /Tahiti/culture.htm (654 words)

	Wayfinders : Polynesian History and Origin
		Through a multi-disciplinary effort, recently enhanced by the contributions of modern Polynesians eager to experience their past, a picture is emerging of the development of a seafaring culture oriented toward oceanic exploration.
		Polynesian societies combined a strong authority structure based on genealogical ranking that was useful for mounting long expeditions and founding island colonies.
		The Polynesians' primary voyaging craft was the double canoe made of two hulls connected by lashed crossbeams.
	www.pbs.org /wayfinders/polynesian2.html (475 words)

	Welcome to the Multicultural Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The daytime Polynesian high school conference consists of workshops and seminars enriching students and the community on the value of higher education and Polynesian culture.
		Male and female students representing cultures of the world are encouraged to enter a contest celebrating global awareness.
		These students present an educational view of their culture, perform ethnic entertainment and work to enrich the respect for and understanding of global contributions, challenges, and relationships.
	www.uvsc.edu /multicultural/events.html (493 words)

	Polynesian Culture Center - Windward Side
		The 42-acre Polynesian Cultural Center is a "working theme park" operated by the Mormon Church for the purpose of preserving and presenting the life and culture of seven Polynesian nations: Samoa, Old Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji, Tonga, New Zealand, and the Marquesas.
		Each Polynesian Island is represented by its own village compound, through which you can walk, learn, and observe demonstrations of an ancient way of life.
		Polynesian Culture Center will be on the right side.
	www.hawaiianstyletravel.com /OahuGuide/Guide651.htm (235 words)

	Polynesian Tattooes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Tattooing has been a part of polynesian culture since people first landed there.
		From Hawaii to New Zealand to Easter Island, natives have worn tattoos for a variety of reasons.
		Polynesian has suddenly become a cool thing to be, and tattooing is just one of the ancient ways that has resurged due to this.
	www.angelfire.com /ok/polytattoo (479 words)

	Polynesian tattoo by The Tahiti Traveler
		As the practice of tattooing has existed in the Polynesian triangle for hundreds of years, it was probably known by the first migrants before they settled in French Polynesian islands.
		After their arrival in Polynesian islands, the Missionaries converted the locals to Christianity and the art of tatooing was completely forbidden.
		As there is no writing in the Polynesian culture, Polynesians used this art full of distinctive signs to express their identity and personality.
	www.thetahititraveler.com /general/arttattoo.asp (1195 words)

	Polynesian week brings island culture to students at USU - Features (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Polynesian Student Union is a multicultural student organization made up of students to promote the Polynesian culture.
		Each Polynesian culture was represented throughout the week with vibrant displays and presentations of taped dances continually playing in the Sunburst Lounge.
		Denelle Manoa, who has become part of the Polynesian culture through marriage, said she enjoyed participating in the events of the week.
	www.utahstatesman.com /news/2005/11/07/Features/Polynesian.Week.Brings.Island.Culture.To.Students.At.Usu-1047771.shtml (397 words)

	The Maori - New Zealand in History
		The mythical Polynesian navigator, Kupe, was estimated by ethnologists in the 19th and early 20th centuries as having arrived around 925.
		The first Polynesians settled mainly around the coast of New Zealand, and especially the east coast, which was more hospitable and temperate in climate.
		Although Māori culture was a totally stone-age culture until the arrival of Europeans and the introduction of metal, it was highly evolved.
	history-nz.org /maori.html (1057 words)

	RITUALS / Coming of Age / Wearing the art of Polynesian culture
		Polynesians would use tattoos to mark a girl's sexual maturity, a young person's coming of age or a man's decision to take responsibility for a family or village.
		While the tradition on most Polynesian islands was banned by missionaries and other westerners in the 19th century, descendants in great numbers have been rediscovering the long-dormant art.
		Many more Polynesians in the Bay Area go to commercial tattoo artists for cultural tattoos, and many take trips to their countries of origin to get the work done.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2001/12/30/LV173279.DTL (742 words)

	Wayfinders : Ask the Experts
		A: (Listen in Real Audio) I think at a very early time in their explorations, when they were still in the Indonesian area, they learned that uninhabited lands did not grow the kinds of plants that they were accustomed to.
		The plants were as much a part of their culture as their tools and as their myths and traditions.
		They were not ready to believe that this group of primal peoples, the Polynesians, had done this remarkable feat of exploring and settling this tremendous area of ocean.
	www.pbs.org /wayfinders/ask_kane.html (1961 words)

	Polynesian Cultural Center, Oahu
		Dressed in native attire, Polynesians share their histories, traditions and spirit in the same way their ancestors did for centuries.
		Five thousands years of legend and lore are acted out in a rousing canoe pageant held daily on the quiet lagoon that meanders through the Center's 42 tropical acres.
		Nearly 50 Polynesians in traditional costumes treat you to their interpretations of Pacific history and myths in memorable fashion.
	www.hawaiiweb.com /html/polynesian_culture_center.html (560 words)

	Va'a "the canoe", key symbom of the polynesian culture - Air Tahiti Magazine on-board magazine of the airplane company (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The canoe holds a place at the very heart of the relationship between Polynesians and their immediate environment for, until recently, it was always their main means of migration, communication, warfare and trade.
		As well as being a physical means of transportation for people and the plants and animals on which they were dependent for their survival, the canoe underpinned a whole social, political and religious organization throughout the Pacific.
		Even if nowadays the Polynesian way of life is much changed, the canoe carved from a tree trunk or made from plywood, is still the archetypal Polynesian craft.
	www.airtahitimagazine.com /us_version/tahiti_mag.asp?num=43&art=2 (1307 words)

	Newest Items (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		This high quality rendition of the 2006 Polynesian Cultural Center World Fireknife Competition, shot with 3 high resolution cameras, are sure to bring back the sights, sounds, and excitement of the event.
		This palm "Polynesian Cultural Center" t-shirt is a sincere representation of the beauty of the island paradise known as Hawaii.
		This awesome "NORTH SHORE Polynesian Cultural Center" Hoodie is great for night walks along the beach or to keep you warm wherever you go.
	store.pccgifts.com /newestitems.html (516 words)

	polynesian studies people of the pacific
		Some were saying that Polynesian people were issued from different places on earth and others thought they were on the spot before their continent sank." Learn about the various 'points of origin' that have been discussed.
		__ "The Polynesian islands were settled from Western Polynesia to Eastern Polynesia, as indicated via carbon dating and periods of island settlements (Lapita pottery).
		Early Polynesians migrated from the Samoan islands (settled in 2000-500BC) to Marquesas (100AD) to Tahiti (300AD) to Hawaii (500AD) and then upon return voyages from the east into the west, Polynesians settled Aotearoa (800-1000AD) from the Cook Islands." And this is only the beginning of the tale.
	www.archaeolink.com /polynesian_studies_people_of_the.htm (931 words)

	Newport News-Times: Polynesian pop culture returns to the main stream
		By and large, the past three decades were not kind to these once worshipped icons of tropical escapism, and many cultural treasures passed from thrift store to yard sale to end a once charmed existence in the dumpster.
		Recent years have seen the development of a growing subculture intent on preserving Polynesian pop art, and delivering the genre to future generations through new contributions to the cult of Tiki.
		Backed by years of trial and error creating Tiki statuary, fountains, and wall plaques, he decided this was the year to move his craft beyond the realm of hobby.
	www.newportnewstimes.com /articles/2005/06/15/community/community01.txt (1695 words)

	Re: Idiot, Samoa is the birthplace of the Polynesian culture...where it all began.
		Re: Idiot, Samoa is the birthplace of the Polynesian culture...where it all began.
		In Reply to: Idiot, Samoa is the birthplace of the Polynesian culture...where it all began.
		The genetics of the 'Polynesian motif' and the Y-chromosome characteristics of 2003 genetic studies verify the purity of Polynesians from Savaii, Samoa to Havaii, Tahiti to Hawaii, Big Island (Savaii, Havaii & Hawaii).
	www.samoa.co.uk /q-and-a/6690.html (259 words)

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