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Luau Menu
The
Hawaiian Luau
When you attend a luau, you're taking part in a historical
event.
In ancient times men and women were not allowed to eat together.
Women were also not allowed to eat certain foods. (delicacies).
In 1819,
King Kamehameha II abolished these traditional religious practices.
Men and women began to eat together, and the luau was born.
The name Luau comes from a dish made from the young leaves (very tender)
of the taro plant. These leaves were baked with chicken in coconut milk
and dish was called LUAU.
The traditional luau was held on the floor (or ground) with everyone
sitting
usually, on woven Lauhala mats.
(Today, very few "commercial" luau's use
mats.)
Knives and forks were NEVER used, everything was eaten with the
fingers.
Including the POI. (Today, all
luau's use utensils)
(Historical Note)
A "Royal Luau" (in olden times) was a lavish celebration,
taking a long time to prepare.
King David Kalakaua (The Merrie Monarch) loved to host giant parties.
There were over 1,500 guests at his 50th birthday
luau.
So, put a luau on your "list of things to do" on your NEXT Hawaiian
vacation
- or make one at home TONIGHT
CLICK HERE FOR OUR LUAU MENU AND PARTY IDEAS
<Just don't invite 1,500 and you'll be OK!>
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