From his signature tattoos, we can learn about the place of the practice across the Pacific Islands, what its images communicate, and how tattoos tie leaders to their communities. Although stories ...

Moana’s tattoo is another nuance ... The most important element that reflected Pacific Islander heritage was the notion of community. “Service to our community was a huge thing,” says ...

With that in mind, Haviar Hafoka, creative director of Malialole Polynesian Cultural Arts, says the High School Pacific Island Cultural Arts Festival serves to counter the tendency and reinforce ...