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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 ...
Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Lua disciple carries torch of combat art

Michelle Manu was at DragonFest, a martial arts convention in Los Angeles, last month to demonstrate lua moves and weaponry. Hawaiian cultural practitioner Michelle Manu demonstrated the once-secret ...
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Are Hawaii luaus worth $200+ per person? My brutally honest opinion after 15+ luaus with kids

Are you wondering whether or not booking a luau is worth the splurge for your family? Keep scrolling to read my honest take on whether or not it’s worth going to a luau with kids. This post about is ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

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 ...