Polynesian culture comes to life this weekend in Tacoma, with the Northwest Tatau Festival. In addition to authentic food and dance, people can check out the inventive history of the Polynesian style ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Showcasing traditional tatau designs, or tattoo designs, from masters to young up-and-coming artists and practitioners, Bishop Museum is unveiling a brand new exhibit Saturday, Nov.

In Polynesian cultures, tattoos are an ancient custom used to signify rites of passage. In Polynesian cultures, tattoos are an ancient custom used to signify rites of passage and milestones in life.

The crowd flocked to the upper-level balconies of the Utah Museum of Fine Arts’ great hall, trying to get a glimpse of an ‘ava ceremony — what one speaker called the “highest gesture of respect” in ...