When you close your eyes and think of Hawaii….What comes to your mind? Grass skirts, swaying palms and beautiful dancing girls? Well, you are thinking what I am thinking – Luau!
Today the luau is as synonymous with Hawaii as the grass skirt. The best way to get a feel for any place is to soak yourself in the food and culture of the locals. So let’s talk a little about this enchanting phenomenon called Luau!
The Polynesian Luau is an exotic, South Pacific-style celebration of color, style, history, music, and dance. Women in grass skirts, men in face paint, authentic fire dancers, and traditional music showcase the cultures and traditions of Polynesia.
Luaus are enchanting experiences that tickle the nose with savory scents, entice the palate with delicious tastes, please the eyes with colorful entertainment, and bathe the ear in exotic music, leaving you with exciting memories and a full tummy.
Starting about 150 years ago, the term luau gradually replaced ‘aha ‘aina. Luau, in Hawaiian and other Polynesian languages, is actually the name of the taro leaf, which when young and small is cooked like spinach and is often mixed with other foods, creating Hawaiian favorites such as luau squid or luau chicken; but today, luau is the commonly accepted name of a Hawaiian feast.
Historically, the food and practices observed at an ‘aha ‘aina were rich with symbolism and the entire event was designed to unite the participants, similar to the way the old Hawaiians braided strands of coconut husk fiber, or sennit, into thicker ‘aha cords and rope. For example, certain foods might represent strength, while the names or attributes of other food items might relate to virtues or goals the participants hoped to achieve.
Luau’s are all about food, music and at the core is celebration of life itself! Luxury big Island wants to be a part of your celebration of life and living! Come browse our Luxury Big Island Real Estate Website and be aware of all the options that are available for you to come and be a part of this wonderful Big Island!
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