Drums Of The Pacific Lūʻau Lu’au at Ka’anapali

The sound of the conch, the beating of the drums, and the echoes of the Hawai‘ian chant signal the start of Hawai‘i's most exciting lūʻau in Maui's majestic Kāʻanapali.

Complete with an authentic imu ceremony and the exotic flavors of native Hawai‘ian cuisine, come enjoy the tastes of Hawaii and our Drums of the Pacific "Polynesian Spectacular." This Tahiti Production takes you on a journey through the islands of polynesia featuring authentic and exciting dances of Old Hawai‘i, Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand, Tahiti, Tonga, and Rarotonga, making it the hottest luau in the islands.

You are greeted with shell leis and welcomed with fresh mai tais or fruit punch upon arrival, which are served all evening long, as well as an open bar featuring all your favorite mixed cocktails.

• tarting At:

  $202 USD

• Age:

  All ages

• Duration:

  3-hour

• Location:

  Kāʻanapali, Maui, Hawai‘i

• Highlights

  • Live entertainment

  • Delicious drinks, including a Mai Tai upon entry

  • Incredible food

Drums Of The Pacific Lūʻau Features

Evening Entertainment

Your evening begins with Hawai‘ian music and audience participation featuring hula lessons, poi ball lessons, coconut tree climbing, coconut husking and finally, the imu ceremony, the unveiling of the main dish - Kalua Pua'a. Then enjoy friendly greetings by Royal Polynesians followed by a Polynesian fashion show featuring the island's most exotic pareaus (sarongs) in creative styles.

Imu (Underground Oven)

The Imu is one of the simplest and most ancient cooking structures in the world. Kālua, which means “to cook in an underground oven”, is a traditional Hawai‘ian cooking method that utilizes an imu. The word kālua may also be used to describe the food cooked in this manner, such as kālua pig or kālua turkey. In modern times, the imu has become an essential element of the demonstration and entertainment aspect of Hawai‘i's visitor industry-hosted lūʻaus.

Samoan Fire Knife Dance

The Samoan Fire Knife Dance is a traditional war dance that originated in the South Pacific Island of Samoa. The knife used in its performance is a traditional implementation of the ceremonial dances that came into prominence between 900 and 1200 AD, according to most Polynesian historians. The Samoan Fire Knife Dance is a stunning spectacle that many visitors anticipate when they attend luaus. However, this tradition holds so much more than meets the eye. It is steeped in centuries of culture and replete with rich legendry as well as individual touches from each performer who performs it.