Wednesday 20 january 2010
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If you’re looking for the truly magical feeling that Hawaii holds in combination with traditional Hawaiian culture, you need to attend a Luau Kona, on the
west side of the Big Island, is renowned for its ability to provide just such an experience.
You may think that luaus are simply overdone tourist traps, and indeed some of them are, but if you get the opportunity to experience a luau such as those held in Kona, you’ll find your tune changing quickly.
While some luaus focus strictly on portraying Hawaiian heritage, others take a broader approach by including traditional songs, dances and stories from all the Polynesian cultures. It is an incredibly powerful experience to witness these songs, dances and performances, which tell stories about the creation divinities, the movement and history of the peoples, and experiences common to all humans, such as love, sadness and war.
These stories are communicated through movement, costume, dance, gesture and sometimes, feats of bravery. The Samoan fire-knife dancing is perhaps the most well-known of these performances and for good reason – it’s hard to forget seeing a tattooed, scantily clad warrior twirling fire sticks in the air and tossing them to his skillfully arranged partners (who are often artfully arranged on top of each other!)
But there are other performances that are memorable as well. Pele’s dance, with the undulating arms of the dancer moving in rhythm to the drums, is enthralling—and the energy that builds throughout the show is contagious. You’ll find yourself laughing, dancing and cheering along with the best of them by the end of the evening.
And oh, the food! There is nothing like kalua pork, Hawaiian sweet potatoes, mahi mahi and tropical drinks to make your party grovel over the Hawaii group accommodations!
So, whether you’re looking for an excellent event to include in your Hawaii group travel, exploring Hawaii vacation packages, or simply looking for top of the line Hawaii group accommodation that will leave you tantalized and begging for more, you won’t regret booking yourself aLuau Kona-style!
You may think that luaus are simply overdone tourist traps, and indeed some of them are, but if you get the opportunity to experience a luau such as those held in Kona, you’ll find your tune changing quickly.
While some luaus focus strictly on portraying Hawaiian heritage, others take a broader approach by including traditional songs, dances and stories from all the Polynesian cultures. It is an incredibly powerful experience to witness these songs, dances and performances, which tell stories about the creation divinities, the movement and history of the peoples, and experiences common to all humans, such as love, sadness and war.
These stories are communicated through movement, costume, dance, gesture and sometimes, feats of bravery. The Samoan fire-knife dancing is perhaps the most well-known of these performances and for good reason – it’s hard to forget seeing a tattooed, scantily clad warrior twirling fire sticks in the air and tossing them to his skillfully arranged partners (who are often artfully arranged on top of each other!)
But there are other performances that are memorable as well. Pele’s dance, with the undulating arms of the dancer moving in rhythm to the drums, is enthralling—and the energy that builds throughout the show is contagious. You’ll find yourself laughing, dancing and cheering along with the best of them by the end of the evening.
And oh, the food! There is nothing like kalua pork, Hawaiian sweet potatoes, mahi mahi and tropical drinks to make your party grovel over the Hawaii group accommodations!
So, whether you’re looking for an excellent event to include in your Hawaii group travel, exploring Hawaii vacation packages, or simply looking for top of the line Hawaii group accommodation that will leave you tantalized and begging for more, you won’t regret booking yourself aLuau Kona-style!
