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Luau Waikiki For A Traditional Feast

By Evelyn Walls


The beachfront community of Waikiki is located in the city of Honolulu on the island of Oahu. Waikiki attracts many tourists for its public parks, white sandy beaches and views of Diamond Head. There are many luxury hotels and high end shops located here to accommodate tourism. If you are planning a visit to Waikiki for business or for pleasure, be sure to attend a luau Waikiki to celebrate the traditions and people of this area.

There are several tourist businesses where you can purchase tickets to a luau. They typically offer round trip transportation from the hotel to the festivities. Guests will not have to worry about getting back to the hotel after they have enjoyed a few mai tais. As soon as you arrive, you will be greeted with a beautiful lei made of flowers, shells or kukua nuts. Most luaus next include the imu ceremony.

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.

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.

Luau packages are available from basic to deluxe. Most places offer three different prices. If you choose the deluxe one, you may receive a traditional Hawaiian gift at the end of the evening. Whatever package you choose, the prices are affordable.

Your luau will give you the chance to experience several Hawaiian customs and traditions. Even though Hawaii became a part of the United States in 1959 it maintains its own culture and traditions. Despite the Western influences, much of the old Hawaii remains. The people are friendly and welcoming and eager to share their culture. Enjoy your fantasy vacation in paradise.




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