Polynesian Cultural Center
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The Polynesian Cultural Center is a popular living museum and theme park on Oahu that showcases the traditional cultures, performances, and lifestyles of various Polynesian islands.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Polynesian Cultural Center canonical | 14 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Polynesian Cultural Center Context triple: [Oahu, hasLandmark, Polynesian Cultural Center]
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A.
Bishop Museum
Bishop Museum is a renowned cultural and natural history museum in Honolulu that specializes in the history, culture, and natural sciences of Hawaii and the broader Pacific region.
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B.
Honolulu Museum of Art
The Honolulu Museum of Art is a major art museum in Hawaii known for its extensive collections of Asian, Pacific, and Western art and its role as a cultural and educational hub in Honolulu.
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C.
Iolani Palace
Iolani Palace is the historic royal residence of the Hawaiian monarchy and the only official royal palace in the United States, now preserved as a museum.
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D.
Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Center
The Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Center is a landmark cultural complex in Nouméa, New Caledonia, celebrated for its innovative, climate-responsive architecture that honors and showcases Kanak indigenous culture.
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E.
Ala Moana Center
Ala Moana Center is a large open-air shopping mall in Honolulu known for its extensive retail, dining, and entertainment options.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Polynesian Cultural Center Target entity description: The Polynesian Cultural Center is a popular living museum and theme park on Oahu that showcases the traditional cultures, performances, and lifestyles of various Polynesian islands.
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A.
Bishop Museum
Bishop Museum is a renowned cultural and natural history museum in Honolulu that specializes in the history, culture, and natural sciences of Hawaii and the broader Pacific region.
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B.
Honolulu Museum of Art
The Honolulu Museum of Art is a major art museum in Hawaii known for its extensive collections of Asian, Pacific, and Western art and its role as a cultural and educational hub in Honolulu.
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C.
Iolani Palace
Iolani Palace is the historic royal residence of the Hawaiian monarchy and the only official royal palace in the United States, now preserved as a museum.
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D.
Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Center
The Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Center is a landmark cultural complex in Nouméa, New Caledonia, celebrated for its innovative, climate-responsive architecture that honors and showcases Kanak indigenous culture.
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E.
Ala Moana Center
Ala Moana Center is a large open-air shopping mall in Honolulu known for its extensive retail, dining, and entertainment options.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cultural attraction
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living museum ⓘ theme park ⓘ tourist destination ⓘ |
| affiliatedWith | Brigham Young University–Hawaii ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
|
| employs | students from Brigham Young University–Hawaii ⓘ |
| features |
Polynesian village exhibits
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canoe pageant ⓘ cultural performances ⓘ evening show ⓘ luau ⓘ traditional Polynesian arts and crafts demonstrations ⓘ |
| hasArea | approximately 42 acres ⓘ |
| hasAttraction |
Alii Luau
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Ha: Breath of Life evening show ⓘ IMAX or large-format theater (historically used for cultural films) ⓘ lagoon canoe rides ⓘ |
| hasWebsite | https://www.polynesia.com/ ⓘ |
| languageUsed |
English
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Hawaiian ⓘ various Polynesian languages in performances ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Laie, Oahu, Hawaii ⓘ |
| locatedOn |
Oahu
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surface form:
island of Oahu
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| near |
Brigham Young University–Hawaii
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surface form:
Brigham Young University–Hawaii campus
Laie Hawaii Temple ⓘ |
| notableFor |
interactive cultural experiences
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representation of multiple Polynesian island cultures in one venue ⓘ student performers from across Polynesia ⓘ |
| opened | 1963 ⓘ |
| operatedBy |
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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surface form:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
|
| purpose |
education about Polynesian history and traditions
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employment for students of Brigham Young University–Hawaii ⓘ preservation of Polynesian cultures ⓘ |
| region |
North Shore of Oʻahu
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surface form:
North Shore of Oahu
|
| showcasesCultureOf |
New Zealand
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surface form:
Aotearoa (New Zealand)
Fiji ⓘ Hawaii ⓘ Easter Island ⓘ
surface form:
Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
Samoa ⓘ Tahiti ⓘ Tonga ⓘ |
| typeOfTourism | cultural tourism ⓘ |
| visitorType |
international tourists
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local residents ⓘ |
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Subject: Polynesian Cultural Center Description of subject: The Polynesian Cultural Center is a popular living museum and theme park on Oahu that showcases the traditional cultures, performances, and lifestyles of various Polynesian islands.
Referenced by (14)
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