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Iosepa's story

The Iosepa was named after several religious figures named Joseph
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At the helm of the Iosepa canoe

Captain Mark Ellis leads the Iosepa voyage to new horizons after almost a decade of the canoe’s inactivity
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Lessons from sailing the Iosepa

Three BYUH students say sailing with Iosepa has strengthened their faith, skills and bonds with others
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Tying together past and present generations

Hiki Mai E Nā Pua’s deeper meanings continually influences generations throughout BYUH and the community
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The joy of Filipinos unveiled

The 2024 World Happiness Report declares the Philippines as the second happiest country in Southeast Asia
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'Huki' canoe show returns to PCC

Polynesian Cultural Center's iconic floating canoe show gets updated

Celebrating diversity and clearing misconceptions

BYUH students from the African continent shared the diversity within their cultures and how they overcome common misconceptions

Slay your slang

Members of different generations explain how generational slang is created, what it’s used for and what is unique about Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang

Pregnancy across cultures

BYUH students share what pregnancy care looks like, including superstitions and traditional practices from their respective countries

Hawaii's hidden wild west

A deep-dive into the history of paniolo, the cowboys of Hawaii

Transformative journeys around the globe

A BYUH professor, alumna and student share how traveling and experiencing different cultures contribute to their identity

TVA babies return to BYUH

Three legacy students share their connection to BYUH, recounting their experiences of returning to their birthplace to continue the educational journey their parents started

Magical, mischievous and mythical

The stories of mythical creatures span across cultures and time, continuing to interest and influence people today

Mixed cultures, better interactions

Learning how to show courtesy and respect to people from mixed cultures

Debunking superstitions

Members of the BYUH ohana share how they balance their faith and the superstitions in their culture