When I was younger, I had the opportunity to live in Hawaii for 3 years because my dad was stationed on Hickam Airforce Base. While I was there, I was able to learn a lot about the culture. One thing I remember most about my time in Hawaii was the Luaus, and there is an interesting history about them.
In the early 1800s, men and women ate separately and the poor were prohibited to eat certain delicacies because of religious beliefs. It wasn’t until King Kamehameha II changed that tradition and allowed everyone to eat together, calling the event a Luau.
From what I remember, Luaus were this huge feast that served traditional Hawaiian dished like a roasted hog and poi, which is crushed corm from the taro plant consisting of a liquid substance (I disliked poi as a child). It was basically like a Hawaiian Thanksgiving but you could have one at any time of the year.
Some of the other items include fresh and salt fish, rice, chicken, a fruit (mostly pineapple), so you would get a well-rounded meal going to these events.
Here is a perfect video to sum up the Luau traditions.
Learn more at http://www.hawaii-luaus.com/history-of-hawaiian-luau/
photo by https://www.disneyaulani.com/activities/luau/
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