Any Good Luau on the Big Island??

[John S. Rabi]

I assume it was the Tuesday Paniolo Night, which includes food, music, and songs, by Big Island’s Hawaiian cowboys.

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[missydog1]

This is the Kona Village desciption of their two lu'au nights (I bolded the reference to paniolos, wondering if this is what aline referred to):

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Immerse yourself in an authentic cultural journey surrounded by ancient Hawaiian fish ponds.

Each Wednesday and Friday evening, Kona Village celebrates the culture and heritage of our island home. The island’s longest-running lu‘au begins with the unveiling of traditionally prepared foods in an imu (Hawaiian earthen oven) and on Friday’s, also the umu (Polynesian earthen oven). A sumptuous buffet showcases heritage foods such as kalua pig, lomi lomi salmon and poi alongside modern favorites including fresh island fish, tasty chicken and tropical fruits. Enjoy a complimentary libation along with your meal. Each ‘Aha‘aina honors old traditions while adopting decidedly upbeat formats.

Hula Mana

Experience Hawai‘i’s sacred traditions and history, passed down through the generations, as revealed in hula and chant. Storytelling is expressed in every movement and drumbeat. Hawai‘i’s unique hula differs from the dances of Polynesia. Hula Kahiko is the ancient form of the art. Hula ‘Auana, or contemporary hula, is set to music with guitar and ukulele, instruments introduced after the arrival of Westerners. Hula Mana reminisces about “Boat Days” of Honolulu, the influence of all of Polynesia in Hawai‘i and the island’s Paniolo (cowboys).

Savai‘i, Origins of Polynesia

At Friday’s Savai‘i guests are treated to a vibrant South Pacific lu‘au experience. Beginning with the unveiling of the Polynesian earthen oven, called an umu, alongside the Hawaiian earthen oven, or imu, the evening crescendos to include the Maori songs of New Zealand and their unique poi ball dance, the Samoan fire knife dance, and the hip-shaking Tahitian tamure.

Regardless of the evening, each aha`aina sparkles with energy and the vivacious talent of the performers in an unparalleled open-air setting.

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Then on Tuesdays:
Paniolo Buffet Dinner
Kona Village Paniolo Trio
Featuring Hawaiian Cowboy Kevin Haleamau

I wonder if this reminiscing about paniolos is a recent addition, since John hasn't seen it.

[John S. Rabi]

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Originally posted by KathyH
I wonder if this reminiscing about paniolos is a recent addition, since John hasn't seen it.

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I went to one of the first Paniolo Night shows when they started it since "Paniolo Night" was my original idea and creation in 1992 when I was the Director of Food & Beverage at the Kona Coast Resort. (I still have the menus!) As most everybody know, I love the Kona Village Resort, but the Panilo Night show was cheesy and the food was a simple BBQ.

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[missydog1]

That's cool that you started a tradition John! (probably more than one) []

when I asked you the question I was talking about the Wednesday night lu'au, the Hawaiian lu'au, the description of which now reads:
Hula Mana reminisces about “Boat Days” of Honolulu, the influence of all of Polynesia in Hawai‘i and the island’s Paniolo (cowboys).

I don't think aline would have confused BBQ with lu'au, so I'm guessing that KVR has indeed injected some paniolo stuff into a segment of the lu'au. My question was, is this new?

[aline]

It was the wed night luau that we went to. They had the traditional uncovering the imu and the usual luau food

[John S. Rabi]

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Originally posted by KathyH
I don't think aline would have confused BBQ with lu'au...

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Duh! I'm so stupid, never thought of that! [B)] Sorry Aline.

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