Senin, 21 Desember 2015

Book Your Traditional Luau Oahu Today

By Evelyn Walls


The beautiful island of Oahu is not to be missed. This island is home to the state capital, Honolulu. With over nine hundred thousand residents, Oahu has the largest population of all the islands. The remarkable sights of nature include the sunsets, the beaches, volcanoes, waterfalls and exquisite flora and fauna. What better way to celebrate this bounty of beauty than with a luau Oahu rich in Polynesian tradition.

The island is strong in the tourism business. You would not want to miss the chance to partake in a private luau. Barring an invitation to a private event, tourists can book luaus with various businesses that serve the tourists or with the Polynesian Culture Center. There are packages to suit the family on a budget up to deluxe packages for those with more money to spend.

There are packages that are strictly for the luau feast. Other packages include island village tours, canoe rides and more. These are all day packages that are topped off with the luau festivities. The prices for all packages are more reasonable than you would expect, so be sure to include this in your travel budget.

This traditional food festival is not like anything you have experienced before. The menu sticks to Polynesian foods. Poi, sweet potatoes, fish and pork are normally included on the menu. The pork comes from a pig cooked in the ground, which is the native way. You will be entertained with Hawaiian musicians and native hula dancers. If guests want to give the hula a try, they are welcome to do that. It helps to have had a few exotic drinks before attempting the hula.

The feeling is one of togetherness and celebration. Historically, luaus were held to honor some milestone in the lives of islanders. They have never been considered as just a gathering for mealtime. Luaus have always been held in the spirit of unity, gathering friends and family to participate as one group. Long ago all the guests sat on the ground on a mat made of lauhala leaves from the hala tree.

The Polynesian Cultural Center is the most popular paid attraction. The Center offers a wide assortment of packages to help tourists get to know the island better. You can arrange tours to iconic sights that you have read about in books. A tour of Pearl Harbor is meaningful to many Americans for different reasons. Imagine a guided tour of a volcano. The Center can tell you all about the events and sights that will be most memorable, including the luaus.

Doing some research about the island will make the trip and your luau more meaningful. Many did not know that originally Hawaii was a monarchy. Traditions and taboos were an integral part of the culture. When the Christian missionaries came in the 1800s, they sought to make changes to the culture they did not deem Christian. To this day, the Christian influence remains.

In 1959 the Hawaiians islands became a part of the United States. Even though your travel to Ohau will not require a passport, you will feel like you are in an exotic island paradise. The beauty of the islands and the beaches is remarkable. Enjoy this paradise with the traditional island feast.




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