Thursday, December 24, 2015

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 the underground oven used to cook the the pork for the feast. At the ceremony native Hawaiians dressed in traditional costume, prepare the cooked pork for shredding. There is not a lot of ceremony involved, but it does give the guests a chance to see the traditional way of preparing food. The shredded pork, poi, sweet potatoes, and fresh fish are some of the staples of the local diet and are likely to be on the menu.

Your luau may include a hukailau which is an ancient way of fishing created by the Hawaiians. All the guests and natives get together to pull a huge net from the sea, which will be full of fresh fish. This is another simple way of demonstrating the culture. Once prepared, the fish will likely be the freshest you have ever eaten.

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.

At last, it will be time to eat a feast like you have never seen before. If food is a way to welcome guests, this buffet is one enormous welcome. Like many cultures, Hawaiians use food to give their guests a 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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