by hawaiiluaus | Feb 20, 2020 | Luau food, Luau vocabulary
Taro in Hawaiian Culture In Hawaiian the word for taro is kalo. And as with most things Hawaiian, taro’s origin story starts as part of a myth about family. This is the story of taro in Hawaiian culture. The Legend of Haloanaka and Ohana The Hawaiian word for family...
by Mark Loproto | Feb 7, 2020 | Luau food, Luau vocabulary
Luau Desserts – A Sweet Ending to a Tropical Feast Every Hawaiian luau features a large spread of foods that are sure to satisfy even the biggest appetite. It’s one of the central elements of the evening festivities, along with live entertainment and friendly...
by Mark Loproto | Jun 19, 2019 | Luau activities, Luau vocabulary
Luau Arts and Crafts When you book your Hawaiian luau, you know you’re in store for an evening filled with unforgettable entertainment and delicious food. While it’s easy to imagine the food and the evening entertainment, what comes before dinner may be a bit of...
by Mark Loproto | Apr 12, 2019 | Hawaii Luaus, Luau activities, Luau entertainment, Luau food, Luau vocabulary
Luau: A Feast with a Side of Culture Depending on how you approach it, a luau can be more than just a simple feast and a stage show. Every element of the evening is somehow rooted in Hawaiian culture and history. The luau represents a tribute to the Polynesian...
by Mark Loproto | Mar 8, 2019 | Luau cocktails, Luau vocabulary
Popular Luau Cocktails A luau is an evening of festivities marked by great food, terrific company, and unforgettable entertainment. Many people would also add “tasty adult beverages” to the list, and who are we to disagree? As you’re filling up on kalua...
by Mark Loproto | Feb 4, 2019 | Luau entertainment, Luau vocabulary
The History of the Ukulele It’s a quaint little instrument, and though the sound it produces isn’t exactly commanding, the ukulele has become an icon of Hawaiian culture. Travel the islands and you’ll likely come across the occasional ukulele performance. One...
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