If you’re planning to stay in a Kauai oceanfront resort condo and visit Kauai, then you have plenty of luau-themed events from which to choose. The challenge is selecting which luaus to enjoy during your getaway adventure.
Here’s the lowdown on the best venues on the island, along with some basic information to help you decide.
What Is a “Luau,” Anyway? A luau is a celebration that involves feasting, dancing, and music. The luau has been a central focus of island culture for centuries. Some of the more popular dishes served during these grand events are salmon, pork, squid, sweet potato, poi, and tropical fruits. Luaus range from casual to formal, depending on the host and the desires of the guest.
Luau entertainment includes musicians playing traditional instruments like the ukulele, native dancers, and, often times, a skit or play. Whether this is your first visit to Kauai or your 100th, the luau is an essential part of the Hawaiian experience.
Here Are Great Kauai Luaus from Which to Choose
As you can see, a luau is all about having fun and forming fond lifelong memories. With that in mind, here are some of the more popular luaus on Kauai:
Coconut Coast Luau
The sounding of a ceremonial conch signals the beginning of Kumu Leilani’s award-winning hula show held beachside along the Coconut Coast.
Upon arrival pick up a soft drink or cocktail from the bar and head over to the craft vendors where local artists showcase their authentic Hawaiian artifacts and do demonstrations. Hawaiian music plays while the sunsets on the Sleeping Giant mountain range- a beautiful backdrop to the event.
A delicious Hawaiian dinner buffet is served and the Hula dancing begins.. Journey into the Hawaiian days of old through the chanting (olelo) and mele (song). Kumu Leilani’s hula halau (dance team) will captivate you, as her dancers are passionate about their cultural practice. Feel the mana (power) of the dance as the fire dancer lights up the night sky with his ahi’lele.
Garden Luau
With over 50 years of operation, Grandpa started this lovely luau with the old spirit of Aloha that he loved and lived by. Today, four generations of family continue to honor the tradition with the Hawaiians favorite way of celebrating… The Luau!
The evening will begin with a walk through the tropical paradise grounds. These are cultural theme gardens with a river running through the splendor. Then the Imu Ceremony will commence – unearthing of the pig from the underground oven. Now it’s time for cocktails and light entertainment as dinner service begins. Food may be the heart of the luau, but the music is the soul. After a delicious Hawaiian buffet dinner, an open-air trolley chauffeurs you over to the Polynesian review show area, where you will find comfortable tiered seating that ensure clear views of the wonders of Polynesia. The dancers will capture you as they perform an ancient art form passed on through the dance for thousands of years.
The Luaus generally sell out a month of schedule, so be sure to secure your seats soon. Our friendly concierge staff is on stand-by to assist.
Reservations.
Sonja Keala | Island Host
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Whether you attend one luau or all of them, at the end of the evening you’ll want a comfortable, inviting place to kick off your shoes and get a great night’s rest. That’s where we come into the picture. Check out the Waipouli Beach Resort to stay in an amazing beachfront condo on Kauai!
