Luau Party!

Hawaiian history shows that Luau's were held for many reasons. Several reasons include honoring their gods, honoring a victory in war, or to celebrate a bountiful harvest just to name a few. The modern Hawaiian Luau has become more of a luau party with lots of food and drink. The guests are generally the entertainment as they are asked to participate in many activities. Typically, in Hawaii, they are tourist attractions held on the beach by the resorts. They may include pre-dinner entertainment, but most if not all, have a Hawaiian Hula Dance. Many Hawaiian families still gather for the traditional Old Lahaina Luau, but they are very private affairs that celebrate very special occasions.

Today's modern Hawaiian Luau doesn't have to happen in Hawaii. They happen in the beaches, backyards, hotels, and civic centers in your local neighborhoods. Ok so it's quite unlikely to see a Hula dance performed in your backyard, but there are plenty of ways to decorate your party to bring a taste of this Hawaiian tradition to your gathering.

The luau invitations get the ball rolling.  The next step is decorating.  The Lei is the most common decoration used in the Luau party. They are very inexpensive and easy to obtain. They come in many colors and types. The host of the Luau purchases and passes them out to the guests as they arrive for the fun. Your guests will love them as they provide the feeling of authenticity.

Flowers also add a color touch. Outside of the lei, flowers have many different places to add color and texture to your décor. The Hibiscus is a native flower to Luaus. There are many artificial versions you could purchase to decorate the cake table and around the buffet line. The Hibiscus also makes a good ladies hair accent.

These are just a few Luau party ideas just to get you started. You can easily expand on these thoughts as you go through them to make your Luau party the absolute best.