Hawaiian Lu'au: Traditionally, Hawaiians had many occasions for feasts and celebrations: battle victories; seasonal events; and for welcoming guests. These events often involved days of planning and preparation.
Today, the lu'au is an elaborate Hawaiian feast featuring traditional foods and entertainment. These are usually outdoor, buffet style with torch-lit tables of sumptuous foods, drinks, and desserts for the whole family. Entertainment consists of spirited Polynesian song and dance. Aloha attire is appropriate.
There are several good Lu'aus on Kauai and your vacation wouldn't be complete without attending one.
Drums of Paradise
Sunday and Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm; |
Gaylord's Reflections of Paradise LuauMonday & Thursday at 6:30 pmKilohana Carriage House The location is a 35 acre Plantation built in the early 1930's. Our delicious menu is prepared in the kitchens of Gaylord's Restaurant. Let our Ohana feed and entertain you with the tastes and music of all Polynesia. |
Kauai Coconut Beach Luau
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Pa'ina 'O Hanalei
Monday & Thursday |
Smith's Tropical ParadiseMonday, Wednesday, and FridayFeaturing a garden luau and Polynesian Review; run by the folks who take you up the Wailua River to the Fern Grotto. The Gardens open at 5:00 pm allowing you to stroll through the magnificent grounds. You may purchase a tram token that gets you on board a narrated tour of the grounds at 5:30. The grounds boast over 20 types of exotic fruit trees, among the other native plants. You'll be sharing the grounds with exotic peacocks and singing tree ducks! At 6:00 pm, the Imu Ceremony begins. Your dinner has been cooking all day in the underground oven. Watch as it is ceremoniously lifted out. At 6:15 pm, cocktails and music begin. Mai tais, beer, wine, standard bar drinks and soft drinks are available throughout the dinner hour. The musicians entertain throughout your meal with appealing melodies and humor. At 6:30 pm, the Luau begins. Tables are dismissed one at a time to go through the line of international foods. |
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