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Luau Waikiki For Fun And Food

By Evelyn Walls


Waikiki is the beachfront beach town in Honolulu, located on the third largest island, Oahu. Tourists are attracted to Waikiki for its beautiful white beaches, public parks, volcanoes and waterfalls. There are many luxury resorts and five star hotels. Pampered tourists can have spa treatments and enjoy high end shopping. The hotels are beautiful, but it would be a shame to miss the joy of meeting the people and experiencing some of their traditions. A luau Waikiki is the perfect way to learn about the cultures and traditions of this beautiful paradise.

Luaus tend to have a sequence of events, so here is what takes place at a typical luau. You can get round trip transportation so your ride to and from the luau will be worry free. As soon as guests arrive a beautiful lei is draped around their necks. Leis are often made of flowers, but they can also be made of shells and kukua nuts. The imu ceremony will be the next item on the agenda.

An imu is used to cook the pig. It is a large underground oven where the pig is wrapped and steamed for hours. At the imu ceremony, traditionally dressed Hawaiians remove the pig from the oven and transport it to the kitchen where it will be shredded. This simple ceremony shows the value that the Hawaiian people place on customs and culture. The feast you are about to enjoy will include the pulled pork, fresh fish, sweet potatoes, poi and other native dishes.

Next up will be the hukailau, which is a way of fishing done by Hawaiians since ancient times. A big net is placed in the ocean and everyone gets together when it is time to pull the net out of the sea. The net will be filled with fresh fish for dinner. Many simple customs in Hawaii continue to be done much the same as Hawaiian ancestors did them in the past.

There will be mai tai punch for everyone, and if the adults want cocktail mai tais that will also be available. The Hawaiian revue will feature all sorts of dances and entertainment drawing from the culture of the island. Hulu dancing may be the most widely known Hawaiian dance, but is most certainly not the only one. You will see many native dances performed by men and women in colorful and symbolic traditional costumes.

Finally after all these fun events have taken place, there will be the luau buffet. This may be more food than you ever imagined. In almost all cultures the offering of food is a way of saying welcome and happy you are here. This is certainly true in the Hawaiian culture, and guests will reap the culinary benefits of this warm welcome.

Luaus come in a range of prices from a basic package to a deluxe package. The difference in price per reservation is around sixty dollars. If you purchase a deluxe package you may receive a Hawaiian gift made by the locals. If your party is small in number, you might as well go with a deluxe package.

The luscious luau is only one of the many traditions to experience in Hawaii. The United State welcomed Hawaii to the Union in 1959. In return, the breathtaking state and its gracious people continue to welcome visitors to their islands. The beauty of nature is unsurpassed anywhere in the world. Have a wonderful visit to this island paradise.




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