Sunday, December 20, 2015

Choose A Hawaii Luau For Culture And Cuisine

By Evelyn Walls


The state of Hawaii is made of eight major islands and many, many smaller islands. While all the islands are tourist attractions, each is different from the other. A Hawaii luau will give you some insight into the culture and history of the islands. The largest of the eight islands is the island of Hawaii. It dwarfs the other seven major islands, yet it does not have the largest population. That distinction goes to Oahu.

Hawaii is commonly referred to as the Big Island. All of the other seven main islands combined do not come close to it in size. The big island is home to five volcanoes, Kona coffee plantations and its surrounding waters are home to whales, dolphins and breathtaking coral reefs. A luau is a great way to experience Hawaiian cuisine and culture.

You should plan for your evening to last three to four hours, depending which package you decide to purchase. Many of the luaus offered on the Big Island are associated with one of the major hotels located there. Each has its own unique theme.

The Island Breeze Luau is one exciting event. It is held at the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort. The guests are greeted with a warm shell lei. They are given time to peruse the assorted arts and crafts. The traditional removal of the pig from the imu underground oven is observed. The exciting main event takes place as guests watch the outrigger canoe bringing the Royal Court to shore adorned in full historic regalia. The buffet and Polynesian revue follow with traditional Hawaiian entertainment.

The Fairmont Orchid Hotel proudly presents the Gathering of the Kings Luau. The menu is combination of Hawaiian and Polynesian cuisine. Most of the dishes are fairly exotic, but the menu includes some kid dishes like macaroni and cheese. Guests will be entertained with choreography that combines modern and Polynesian dance. The show also presents hula dancers and a grand finale of the knife and fire dance.

If your interests lie in history, the Haleo Luau presented by the Sheraton Kona Resort should be your choice. It is centered around the island history and tradition. The guests sit under the stars and the hala trees and become completely drawn into the culture and history of Hawaii. The revue tells historical stories, such as depicting the birth of one of the most well known kings, King Kamehameha III. King Kalakaua magical surfing stories are also presented. Many people are not aware that for most of its history Hawaii was a monarchy.

The Royal Kona Resort holds the Royal Kona Luau which has many similarities to the Island Breeze Luau. The Royal Kona is advertised as the best value. The history of ancient Polynesians and their long journey to the shores of Kona is told through song and dance. Their sailing on the Pacific Ocean was a tremendous accomplishment for that time. In keeping with the Polynesian theme, the evening closes with a Samoan fire dance.

All of these luaus would make an excellent choice. You cannot go wrong. Each share the traditional elements, yet each theme is unique and exceptionally interesting. If your stay is long enough, you might want to try them all.




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