Not your traditional luau
A production it was. What is a trip to Hawaii without a Luau. The Smith Family's production has been running for 40 years. All family, playing multiple roles.
Started with a tour around the 30 acre botanical garden. The traditional ceremony to remove the pig from the ground followed which included blowing the conch shells in all four directions. Everyone migrated to the covered dinner area. While waiting for the food to be blessed, live music entertained everyone. The buffet was stocked with Teriyaki beef, Adobo chicken, pulled pork right out of the ground, sliced Ahi, fried rice, Hawaiian sweet potatoes, rice pudding, potatoes, and much more.
An amphitheater provided the location for the show. The sun had set by this point and darkness had fallen. In complete darkness the drums began to beat then a bright light at the top of the volcano backdrop shone bright. The so-called goddess Pele appeared letting everyone know her power. With a flick of her wrist she shot a ball of fire over to the hillside where a tall flame appeared on impact. As she was lowered back into the volcano the traditional dance began.
Beginning with their ancestors from Tahiti, then from New Zealand cousins as well as a Japanese dance.
As expected the Hulu was a highlight of the show. The music and the dance along with wonderful narration during the show made for a wonderful experience.
Must mention the finale - "Wild-man!"
This guy twirled single and double fire swords around his back, over his head, moved fire from one end to the other using his bare hands, kissed the fire multiple times leaving his lips ablaze and even held them up with his feet by the flames while lying on his back.
This was a wonderful production that we thoroughly enjoyed.
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