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Celebrate with a Luau Hawaii may be the last state to join the union, but it’s the first for pineapples, leis, and family-friendly outdoor celebrations called luaus. And you don’t have to be on Waikiki Beach to experience a luau — you and your family can easily create this Hawaiian-style party at home.
Luau simply means banquet. While many big hotels and resorts on the Hawaiian Islands hold elaborate luaus for paying guests, a traditional luau is a feast for family and friends to celebrate milestone events such as a birth or a wedding. A luau includes traditional foods, as well as those from other cultures, such as Polynesian and Tahitian, plus lots of Hawaiian music accompanied by hula, an ancient expressive dance that originated as a form of storytelling.
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