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Hawaiian
Lu'au Party
14 Island "Classics"
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Luau.
A Hawaiian feast.
There is nothing quite like a Hawaiian Luau. In ancient times
the people of Hawaii would gather together to celebrate an auspicious
occasion with a feast that often went on for many days. These elaborate
feasts were meant to impress & honor visiting foreign dignitaries,
royalty, & powerful Island chieftains. They were also held to
celebrate the arrival of a new baby, or a bountiful harvest or a great
victory in war, but above all they were given to offer thanks to the
Hawaiian Gods. No war or work went on during this time. Luau guests sat
on mats on the ground, with food piled high in front of them. They ate,
danced, drank, sang & ate some more. They believed that prosperity
should be shared with family & friends – a feast not only of food,
drink, dance & song, but also of the spirit of aloha.
Today, a luau is a great
way to bring your family and friends together to celebrate life. Dance,
laugh, eat, drink, & enjoy the company of loved ones. Hawaiian Luau
Party captures all those songs that nearly every visitor to Hawaii wants
to hear over & over again. All the enchantment of Hawaiian
hospitality is captured in these authentic recordings.
The words and the music
speak of the lure of tropical Hawaii. They whisper romance. They conjure
up pleasant exotic dreams. Flickering Tiki torches light the way to
radiant images of beautiful hula girls dancing, balmy tradewinds
blowing, bare feet & soft white sand, the intoxicating scent of
fresh plumeria leis piled high around your neck, the sweet cool taste of
a tall tropical drink decorated with brightly colored paper umbrellas
and exotic fruit garnishes, thatched roofs and palm trees swaying.
Enjoyment & pleasure await you. Carefree days & romantic nights.
A delightful spell of happiness and laughter. Catch it at your next
Hawaiian Luau Party.
Music & dance have
always played an important role in Hawaiian culture. At your luau party,
plan to make dancing fun. Let your guests know that they are inviting to
join in and that anything goes. Have a good time & let it all hang
loose.
The Hawaiian lei has also played an important role in Hawaiian culture.
The lei is a symbol of love, friendship, gratitude, & esteem. You
might want to have a lei making group activity at your luau party.
Spear throwing contests
are held to display strength & skill. Whichever contestant throws
the spear the farthest & the most accurately wins. Conch blowing is
also a traditional luau activity. Blowing a conch shell takes more skill
than you can imagine. How do you purse your lips & where do you
place them for the best sound? How hard do you blow? Conch blowing
should make for lots of hilarious sounds of pseudo bravado.
Non-traditional
activities, but just as entertaining, would be the classic Limbo. How
low can you go? And Pass the Coconut chin to chin without using your
hands and without dropping it.
And don’t forget the
hula skirts! Dance, laugh, eat, drink & enjoy the company of loved
ones! Celebrate life at your Hawaiian Luau Party!
THREE AUTHENTIC
LUAU
COCKTAIL RECIPES
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RUM
PUNCH
1 oz Rum
3 oz Pineapple Juice
½ oz Lemon Juice
1 oz Coconut Rum
Stir in Highball glass
Garnish with Cherry & Pineapple on skewer
MAI TAI
2 oz Rum
1 oz Orange Curacao
Dash of French Orgeat Syrup
Dash of Rock Candy Syrup
Juice of ½ Lime
¼ oz Lemon Juice
Orange Juice
Fill large (14-oz) glass with ingredients, add crushed ice & orange
juice
Garnish with exotic fruit on a skewer
BLUE HAWAIIAN
¾ oz Blue Curacao
¾ oz Crème de Banana
Pour in given order over crushed ice into Hurricane glass
Then fill with pineapple juice
Garnish with pineapple chunks on skewer |
