Party Luau

Luau - a large sumptuous party with lively music and dance performances, often held for important occasions of family and friends, is one of the important cultural and spiritual traditions of Hawaiians. .

The dishes that are often present at Luau parties include:

- Poi: mashed taro root, used with many other dishes.

- Kalua Pork: Spinning pork is grilled in an imu (underground oven).

- Laulau: steamed meat wrapped in luau leaves (taro leaves), also cooked in an imu oven.

- Haupai: coconut pudding.

- Poke: a serving of raw fish, shoyu soy sauce, green onions, kukui seeds (hybrid seeds), and limu (seaweed)

Of course, the indispensable part of a Luau party is the dance performance under the stars. The show is usually Hawaiian and Polynesian traditional performances, but hula dance, retelling the ancient legends of the islanders.

But it is important to note that despite the name and its Hawaiian roots, not all food or entertainment at a luau today is Hawaiian. A contemporary luau in Hawaii reflects our multi-cultural society. Food at a family luau is as diverse as the various branches of the family tree. Entertainment at a visitor often includes dances and music from other Polynesian cultures.

Although originally from Hawaii, today, not all dishes and performances are Hawaiian. Modern luau includes a variety of cuisines with different origins, reflecting the multiracial diversity of Hawaiian society today.

Visitors can find Luau experiences at many cultural establishments, restaurants and hotels in Hawaii such as the Polynesian Cultural Center, Sheraton Hotel, Royal Lahaina Resort....