We took our family to the Polynesian Cultural Center located in Laie on the north shore of Oahu. Brett went there back in High School & it was definitely on his "to do" list for our trip to Hawaii. We chose to do the package that had the Ali’i Luau & the Ha: Breath of Life show. We made it there just in time to be seated for dinner. They present everyone with a lei (and take your picture) as you enter the arena for dinner.
Dinner was so good! Everyone found something they liked. We even ordered a strawberry smoothie inside a pineapple. So fun!
The Ali’i Luau is arguably the most authentic luau in Hawaii. The Ali’i Luau includes a pig ceremony where a large Kalua pua’a (Hawaiian for pig) is cooked in the imu and presented each day at the luau. The MENU is delcicious! It also includes:
Poi, the traditional Hawaiian staple. It is a starch dish made by pounding boiled taro roots and mixing with water until it reaches a smooth consistency. Taro is one of the most nutritious starches on the planet. Some Hawaiians eat their poi with salt, some with sugar, even soy sauce. Some like it thicker or thinner. Others like it several days old for a little extra tang; and (Malahini, or newcomers), might find it more to their liking at first if they eat it with a bite of the other meat dishes.
The entertainment they put on during dinner was awesome! In fact- when it was over, we were trying to get the kids to hurry so we could go on a canoe ride before the real "Show" started. They were totally surprised and said- "That wasn't the show?" Justice & Glory got to go on stage and learn the hula. And even Brett & I went on stage to celebrate & dance for our Anniversary while Auntie Seeya sang to all the couples. So fun!
Since we spent time at the Temple, we didn't make it to any of the villages at the Polynesian Cultural Center. But we did get to go on a boat ride down the river and see some of the sights before the show started. I hope my kids go back someday when they grown up so they can check out all the other cool stuff they have there at the PCC. {If we had known- they actually would have let us come back the next day to check out the villages but they don't open until noon. Our flight left Oahu at 12:40 from the other side of the island. Oh well. Live and learn!}
Then it was onto the real show!!! We bought all the girls weaved fans because of how humid the night was. There was a storm rolling in and it made it super muggy. But the performance was fabulous! What a fun experience for us to do as a family.
The Polynesian Cultural Center’s Ha: Breath of Life evening show which is a spectacle of over a hundred performers from across the Pacific, drums, dance, all new music and special effects, a fire spewing volcano and a world renowned fire knife performance. The story goes that born just after his parents wash ashore, Mana begins a South Pacific odyssey that leads to becoming a warrior. In the process, he must prove his worthiness to wed the fair Lani by walking on fire. And, ultimately, he must battle to protect his new family from marauding invaders.The tale is as old as the islands, and as new as each breath we take.
{They don't let you take pictures during the performance but I found a few online that look similar to what we saw.}
55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, HI 96762
(808) 293-3333
http://www.polynesia.com/
$89.96 for Adults
$71.96 Kids Under 12
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