Luau in Kauai

Smith's Tropical Luau

Smith's Luau is generally considered the best Luau on Kauai - and for good reason.

They combine the traditional feast with an excellent show of all the native peoples of Hawaii and the dances they brought to the islands.

For those who haven't experienced a luau, a luau (in Hawaiian, lu‘au) is a Hawaiian feast. It may feature food, such as poi, kalua pig, poke, lomi salmon, opihi, haupia, and beer; and entertainment, such as Hawaiian music and hula.

Among people from Hawaii, the concepts of "luau" and "party" are often blended, resulting in graduation luaus, wedding luaus, and birthday luaus.

According to Pukui & Elbert (1986:214), the name "luau" goes back "at least to 1856, when so used by the Pacific Commercial Advertiser." Earlier, such a feast was called a "paina" (pa‘ina) or ahaaina (‘aha‘aina). The newer name comes from that of a food always served at a luau: young taro tops baked with coconut milk and chicken or octopus.

Here's are two short videos of a traditional Polynesian dance and the spectacular fire dance from Smith's Tropical Luau.

For an event not to be missed on your trip to Kauai.

The two best Kauai Luau's:

Kauai Smith's Traditional & Authentic Luau
Enjoy Kauai's favorite and most traditional Luau, Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau. Includes a spectacular ceremony in a torch-lit Lagoon Amphitheater along the famous Wailua River!

Grand Hyatt Kauai Luau & Show
Join us on a cultural journey through Polynesia where a Royal feast nourishes both body and soul, and magical stories of Hawaii fill your heart.