How do you plan the perfect luau party?

Question

For my birthday this year,
I am having a luau/hawaiin party
Does anyone have tips on traditional hawaiin food??
I would also like to have some hawaiin games but I do not know any and I've looked on the net but it's not very useful...

Answer 1

Well, do you have a place to buy a pig? A place to dig a big hole? Got any lava rock handy? Banana and Tei leaves handy? I thought not. So cooking a pig in a Imu is out of the question. Here is a site that will tell you how to make Kalua pig in the oven.

http://gohawaii.about.com/od/luaurecipes/r/kalua_pig.htm

Here is a site that Will help for Lomi Lomi Salmon, a must at a Luaua.

http://gohawaii.about.com/od/luaurecipes/r/lomi_lomi.htm

I would suggest you search the net to see if you can find a site that can ship some Poi to you. Don't buy too much because everyone will hate it, it tastes like mud to me.

Here is another site with some recipes.

http://www.alohafriendsluau.com/recipes.html

For games try:

http://www.alohafriendsluau.com/game10.html

Hope this helps. Have a happy birthday.

Answer 2

Have a Hawaiian luau at the beach, nearby pool, or just about anywhere.

Explore Hawaiian folk lore, teach hula dancing, and serve tropical treats.

luau party supplies
Bahama Breeze


Personalized
Hula Girl Invite

personalized party banners
Hula Girl Banner

luau party supplies
Let's Hula Party


Personalized
Let's Hula Invite


Hula!
luau party favor
Luau Party Favor


Beach Ball Favor

surf party supplies
Surfs Up Partyware


Surfs Up Invite

personalized party banners
Surfs Up Banner

summer party invitation
Summer Fun Invite


SpongeBob Luau



luau party invitations
Fun Invitations for a Luau Party include:

* personalized hula girl invitation
* photo of hula dancer or surfer
* map of Hawaii
* in shape of volcano
* ask guest to wear Hawaiin or beach shirts

More Invitation ideas and tips!

luau party decorations
Fun Decorations for a Luau Party include:

* pineapples and coconuts
* palm fronds
* surf board (borrowed real one or inexpensive styro foam board)

More Decorations ideas!


Hula! Favor Box


Luau Favor Box

lei making party craft
Lei Making Activity

hula skirt
Hula Skirt


Flip-Flop Party Activity

butterfly craft
Sandy Candy Castles

butterfly craft
Summer Fun Craft



Pinatas


luau games
Fun Games & Activities for a Luau Party include:

* read Hawaiian legends
* matching game (names of Hawaiian gods to their function)
* volcano (buy a volcano science kit or have children make small volcanos out of modelling clay - put baking soda in the hole and pour in some vinegar to create an "eruption")
* fishing games
* hula dancing
* play Hawaiian music
* Pinatas

More Games & Activities!

luau crafts
Fun Arts & Crafts for a Luau Party include:

* lei making
* beading
* Hawaiian mural painting (tropical island or undersea)
* scratch art paper
* t-shirt prints

More Arts & Crafts ideas!

luau food
Fun Foods for a Luau Party include:

* goldfish crackers
* macadamia nuts
* tropical fruit smoothies
* pineapple upside-down cake
* volcano cake
* hula dancer cake
* beach cake

More Fun Food ideas!

luau party favors
Fun Favors for a Luau Party include:

* hula favor box
* luau favor bag
* hawaiian leis
* sunglasses
* beach ball
* sand toys
* blowing bubbles
* jump rope
* finger cuffs

More Party Favor ideas!

luau party supplies
Special Resources for a Luau Party include:

* Birthday in a Box
* Celebrate Express
* Luau Party Supplies
* Kids' Party Fun Directory (entertainment, rentals, and places)
* Hawaii Photos