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World video travel guide
News • United States • 2010-08-15
HA: BREATH OF LIFE CELEBRATES ITS 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY Hawaii’s “Newest Ancient Story” Has Become Its Newest Must-See
Laie, HI – August 14, 2010 – It has been one year since Mana, the central character of Ha: Breath of Life, first embarked on his journey. Since that time, the Polynesian Cultural Centers evening show has taken more than half-a-million spectators on an epic journey through the universal life themes of childhood, young love, respect and responsibility. The $3 million show has redefined expectations of Polynesian entertainment by combining authenticity and cultural accuracy with a captivating tale, state-of-the-art performance technology and original, painstakingly created melodies, choreography and costumes.
Ha: Breath of Life, has allowed the PCC to thrive even in a struggling economy. In less than one year, the evening show has welcomed an average of 41,000 visitors per month, well above those of last year and its predecessor show, Horizons.
After three years of production, Ha: Breath of Life opened last August to a capacity crowd of more than 2,600 people that erupted in a standing ovation at the conclusion of the inaugural performance. One year later, Ha has continued to wow audiences, prompting many to label it a “must see.” The cast of more than 100 performers provide a truly engrossing experience with surprises at every turn.
“Ha: Breath of Life has taken our evening show experience to new levels of entertainment,” said Von Orgill, president of the Polynesian Cultural Center. “This show continues to amaze everyone that sees it and has set the standard for years to come.”
This original show takes guests across six different cultures including Aotearoa (New Zealand), Hawaii, Fiji, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga. Each culture has its own team of dedicated cultural specialists, choreographers and composers to ensure the performance accurately captures the essence of each culture.
Hundreds of thousands have witnessed as Mana traversed boyhood into adolescence and eventually becomes a man. On his journey Mana learns respect and appreciation for elders, and how important community can be for individuals and families. He also experiences the joy of newfound love and the devastation of a loss of a loved one. All themes are central to Polynesian culture and are applicable to every individual, relaying the message of family, hope, pride and heritage.
“It took three years of coordination, hard work, design, practice and determination,” said Delsa Moe, Producer of Ha. “Each costume, song and dance has been carefully crafted by our team to draw guests into the story, have them form a bond with the characters and create memories to last a lifetime. We are delighted to see the fantastic reception the show is getting from everyone.”
Ha: Breath of Life has garnered numerous awards and accolades including the 2009 Waynie Award for “Best show, public” and was named one of the “20 Things to Love About Hawaii Right Now” by Hawaii Magazine.
For more information or to make reservations, call the PCC ticket office at (808) 293-3333 or visit www.polynesia.com. On the neighbor islands, call toll free (800) 367-7060.
Founded in 1963 as a non-profit organization, the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) has entertained more than 34 million guests, while preserving and portraying the culture, arts, and crafts of Polynesia to the rest of the world. In addition, the PCC has provided financial assistance to 17,000 young people from over 70 different countries while they attend Brigham Young University-Hawaii. As a non-profit organization, 100 percent of PCCs revenue is used for daily operations and to support education
