Daily Emerald

There may not be a roasted pig, but it’s still called a luau

Oregon track and field freshman Bodey Lutes continued a streak of breakout performances at Hayward Field with a lifetime-best 1:45.62 in the... A traditional Hawaiian luau features a whole pig, ...
USA Today

For tourists, a luau is a must-do. For Hawaiians, it's so much more.

Modern luaus are celebrations with food and entertainment, but they originated from the 1819 abolishment of the kapu system. Many commercial luaus feature Pan-Pacific performances, while authentic ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Night market in downtown Atlanta, weekend luau and more food events this week

This week in metro Atlanta, check out a collaboration dinner at Lazy Betty, attend a night market in downtown Atlanta and ...
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What to expect at a luau (and if it's actually worth your money)

Planning your first trip to Hawaii and want to know what to expect at a luau in Hawaii? Keep scrolling to get all your Hawaii luau questions answered. This post about what to expect at a luau in ...
The Atlantic

Inside an Authentic Hawaiian Luau

To view photos of the foods that make up a Hawaiian luau, click here for a slide show. Hawaii has had a big year. August marks the 50th year of statehood for the 50th state. A homegrown boy became ...
KITV

Paradise Cove Luau honored as doors close after nearly 5 decades

KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) – Paradise Cove Luau was presented with an honorary certificate in recognition of its nearly five decades of service as one of Hawaii’s most iconic cultural and ...
Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Slow ono luau

An imu provides hours of long, slow cooking, steaming and tenderizing foods. A Crock-Pot does much the same, without the hole in the ground and the fire. All told — much more practical, especially for ...
Business Insider

People are flocking to try a luau-themed Chick-fil-A, but chefs and experts say there's nothing Hawaiian about it

On a recent road trip through Atlanta, Georgia, I stopped at Truett's Luau. The themed fast-food location is marketed as a tribute to Hawaii. Experts on Hawaiian food confirmed the menu and decor ...
Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The return of a Waikiki luau is an encouraging step for Hawaii’s visitor industry

The four Chavez sisters from Chicago were decked out in grass skirts for the return of Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort’s Waikiki Starlight Luau. During the show, the girls, ages 5 to 15, ...

First Fridays Summer Luau comes to Downtown Danville

First Fridays announces the Artisan Summer Luau on Friday, June 5 in Temple Plaza. According to a news release, this year ...
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For tourists, a luau is a must-do. For Hawaiians, it's so much more.

MAUI and HAWAII ISLAND, Hawaii — As the sun dipped below the horizon, the hula dancers took to the pa hula (hula mound) against the rhythmic pounding of the ipu (gourd) and pahu (drum). Dancing with ...