Saturday, May 28, 2016

Luau #1 Hale Koa


I named this #1 because most people who visit Hawaii want to do a luau. 
It's actually amazing that we've been here almost a year and have only done one so far. 
I feel another coming on, when Danielle comes to visit in July :)

I first luau was with Gabrielle & Brian. We went to one done by the military resort in Waikiki. Excellent choice, we had such a great time!



We walked around in Waikiki for a while, the Hale Koa is a beautiful resort!
Lush gardens to walk around in, and right on the beach.






This is a Banyan tree, all the vines come off the tree and root, making several trunks.



The Luau had a pre-show and activities going on just before dinner and the show.
 Like: how to open a coconut, Hawaiian sarong fashions, hula dancing lesson.


The best part was when Cousin Louie climbed the Palm Tree!



You could learn to make a lie bracelet, weave a headdress, or get a tattoo.



We were shown the traditional way a luau pig is roasted in the ground with hot rocks. 
Although I'm pretty sure they prepared ours in a bit more contemporary way.

The meal was very cultural (we didn't leave too full)
It was presented family style

THE HALE KOA LUAU ROYAL MENU

SALADS (served Family Style)
Cucumber and Papaya
Seaweed
Lomi Lomi Salmon
Fresh Pineapple

MAIN COURSE - ADULT & YOUTH
Kalua Pork
Mahimahi Fish
Soy Sauce Chicken
Teriyaki Beef
Fried Rice
Poi
Sweet Potato
Banana Fritter

DESSERT(Served Family Style)
Coconut Cake
Haupia Pudding

The show had lots of music, dancing, and fire!



It will be hard to top this one!








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