 | Things to do: Luaus |
 luaus are a must do, Things to do while on Kauai. A luau is a huge party, overflowing with food, music, song, and dance. Back in the old days of Hawaii, when royals and commoners -- as well as men and women -- ate their meals apart, the tradition was called "aha-aina" (gathering for a meal). In 1819, King Kamehameha II abolished the customs that separated the people at mealtimes, allowing the creation of a new shared meal, the luau. Named after a special dish of chicken cooked in coconut milk, this festive occasion came to mark a variety of events, including births, first birthdays, and marriages. The old luau feasts were eaten on the ground, spread out on a floor of woven mats with a centerpiece made of flowers, ti leaves, and ferns. Food of all kinds, from roast pork and chicken to pineapple, poi, sweet potatoes, and fresh island fish, made each luau feast a meal fit for a king. Dancing, singing, and music rounded out the affair.
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