Foodies love Hawaii. That is because one of the main pleasures of traveling to the island is its offering of Hawaiian specialty food. In fact, the foods you consume at a luau are unlike any other foods in the world. So, if you are making travel plans to the Hawaiian Island, you will want to include a luau in your list of activities.
One of the Highlights of a Hawaiian Trip
Hawaii luaus represent the friendliness of the Hawaiian people and make a trip to the islands one of the memorable points of the trip. Linked closely to Hawaiian culture, a luau permits you to enjoy Hawaiian food and music in an amiable and festive venue.
An Introduction to the Cuisine
For example, visitors who take part in Hawaii luaus enjoy such foods as Kalua pig (roasted pig), poi (taro potato), Lomilomi salmon, and haupia (coconut pudding). Other foods featured include sautéed island fish, fresh pineapple, and Hawaiian Pulehu chicken. You can enjoy beverages from the bar, too, such as a lava flow or a blue Hawaii.
A Part of Family Life
Traditionally, Hawaii luaus are derived from food feasts called `aha`aina, which, when broken down, means “gathering” (`aha) and “eating” (`aina). Before the arrival of missionaries on the island, human achievements and religious events were observed by feasts. Because food was scarce in early Hawaii, any food that the people secured was considered precious. The feast was frequently a religious ritual and a part of family life.
Today, what was once considered a religious feast is now a social affair – a celebration that highlights some of the most sumptuous Hawaiian foods and drinks that you will find anywhere. While today’s luau menu replicates the food that was memorialized in traditional fare, the symbolic significance of the sustenance has faded over time.
Call us today about arranging and booking a luau for your Hawaiian vacation. You cannot experience the islands without attending a luau event.
