Cut your cotton string to be the length of the baby’s waist plus about 16 inches. Lay the string out. Take once piece of raffia and fold it in half, under the string. Take the ends of the raffia and fold down over the string and tuck into the loop at the top of the raffia piece.

A lavalava, also known as an ‘ie, short for ‘ie lavalava, is an article of daily clothing traditionally worn by Polynesians and other Oceanic peoples. It consists of a single rectangular cloth worn as a skirt.

Women generally wear skirts or dresses of some sort. Men may wear long or short pants, skirts, or a malo (a cloth wrapped under and around the groin). For slow, graceful dances, the dancers will wear formal clothing such as a muʻumuʻu for women and a sash for men.

A grass skirt, also known as hula skirt, is a skirt that hangs from the waist and covers all or part of the legs. Grass skirts were made of many different natural fibers, such as hibiscus, palm, or Phormium tenax in New Zealand, and are traditional clothes in many different cultures from Polynesia to Africa.

If you lightly mist the raffia with water it becomes more pliable. Straighten it out and allow it to dry it will dry straight. 1 of 1 found this helpful.

The Hula Costume. The most recognizable traditional Hawaiian costume, it is ritualistically one of the most important. The basic costume was a lei, a pa’u skirt or grass skirt, and ankle bracelets made of whalebone or dog’s teeth.

Ladies: Slacks and blouse or dress shorts, casual dresses/ maxi dresses, skirts or Aloha evening wear, etc. Flights – Dress comfortably and bring a jacket or sweater (air- conditioning). Gentlemen: Slacks, Dress shorts, polo/knit/dress shirt, or Aloha attire.

Hawaiian print shirts for men and floral dresses for women are the easiest and most comfortable choices. When paired with khaki shorts or slacks, the aloha shirt goes from casual to dressy. For a conservative look, women can wear a traditional muʻumuʻu or long dress with floral print or a sarong.

Luau Party Games & Music

1. PASS THE COCONUT. Like the popular game of “hot potato,” but using a coconut, have everyone sit in a circle.
2. ʻULU MAIKA.
3. KONANE.
4. HULA HOOP ʻTIL YOU DROP.
5. HAWAIIAN PICTIONARY.
6. HAWAIIAN LIMBO.
7. KUMU HULA SAYS…
8. PINEAPPLE BOWLING.

It’s an event where friends and family eat, laugh and bond through a fun shared experience. You can do it as a simple backyard BBQ or go all-out and re-create a tropical Hawaiian experience. Throwing a Hawaiian theme party is easier than you think.

The key elements of a man’s luau outfit are relaxed fit silk or cotton shirts worn with casual shorts or linen pants. Take it easy at your luau with Hawaiian-style casual wear and open-toed shoes.

Bohemian style is all about loose, comfortable silhouettes, natural fabrics, patterns, and color. There’s often a relaxed, unfussy feel to the aesthetic and a tendency to embrace vintage and authentic styles.

Almost every luau serves dinner in a buffet style. A typical buffet will feature kalua (chopped) pork, which roasted in the imu. Fish and chicken dishes are also normally included. After dinner, the Polynesian dancing show begins with featured costumes, music and dancing from all the major Polynesian island cultures.

We enjoyed the early access to pre-show luau activities, early buffet access, and great seats to view the Disney Aulani Luau show. However, if the extra cost of a VIP luau ticket would prevent you from doing something else on your trip to Hawaii I suggest you skip the upgrade.

ROOM & STUDIO categories at Aulani will allow a maximum of 4 adults, 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 kids under the age of 17.

For General Seating, a Hawaiian lei and all beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are included. Preferred Seating receives everything from General Seating plus early check-in, a complimentary welcome photo and priority up-front seating.