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Feasting Hawaiian Style

Feasting Hawaiian Style. A History of the Luau. Celebrating a Luau. Traditional luau feasts were eaten on the ground and without utensils Mats were rolled out and held beautiful centerpieces made of leaves , ferns, and flowers Foods were cooked in an underground oven.

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Feasting Hawaiian Style

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  1. FeastingHawaiian Style A History of the Luau

  2. Celebrating a Luau • Traditional luau feasts were eaten on the ground and without utensils • Mats were rolled out and held beautiful centerpieces made of leaves, ferns, and flowers • Foods were cooked in an underground oven

  3. Experience Hawaiian CultureOn a Beautiful Hawaiian Beach Contact Lehua Hawaiian Adventures for additional information about attending an authentic Hawaiian Luau

  4. The Modern Luau • King Kamehameha II introduced the modern luau in 1819 • Luaus were celebrated when a child became of age, when a new canoe was launched, or when warriors returned home after long journeys • Today, Luaus celebrate events such as weddings, graduations, and first birthdays

  5. Luau Delicacies • Roasted pulled pork cooked in an imu • Poi: Mashed taro root • Laulau: Taro leaf tips and fish or chicken wrapped in ti leaves • Lomi salmon: A salted fish marinated in lemon juice, tomatoes, and onions • Plantain bananas, yams, fresh fruits

  6. History of the Luau • Luaus are traditional Hawaiian celebrations • Originally called ‘aha ‘aina, these celebrations became known as luaus about 150 years ago • The term luau originates from the Hawaiian and other Hawaiian languages, and is the name for the taro leaf • Taro leaves are combined with others foods, such as chicken or fish, and then baked in coconut milk

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