{"id":120083,"date":"2022-05-04T11:25:01","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T21:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaiicompro.wpengine.com\/?p=120083"},"modified":"2025-04-16T22:05:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T08:05:40","slug":"the-5-best-luau-on-hawaii-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/the-5-best-luau-on-hawaii-island\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Luau on Hawaii Island"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Formerly known as a p\u0101\u02bbina<\/em> or \u02bbaha\u02bbaina<\/em>, the l\u016b\u02bbau <\/em>is among the islands\u2019 most joyous occasions for visitors and locals alike. Not only is it a feast for the ages\u2014we\u2019re talking local-style chow like k\u0101lua<\/em> pig, poi<\/em>, huli huli <\/em>chicken and laulau<\/em>\u2014but it is also a place of learning and culture. While the flashy fire knife dancing and mesmerizing hula <\/em>performances are fun to watch, the best l\u016b\u02bbau makes sure to mix those performances with storytelling of the Islands, teaching guests more about the land they are visiting. And with so much culture on Hawai\u02bbi Island, it\u2019s no surprise that some of the best l\u016b\u02bbau in the state call the Big Island\u2014a popular moniker for Hawai\u02bbi Island\u2014home. Here are our five favorites, located across the island from Kona to Waikoloa. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Legends of Hawai\u02bbi L\u016b\u02bbau<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Among the top rated l\u016b\u02bbau in the state, the Legends of Hawai\u02bbi L\u016b\u02bbau at Hilton Waikoloa Village is a truly stunning experience. Starting with live music, \u02bb\u014dlelo Hawai\u02bbi <\/em>(Hawaiian language) lessons and an intro class to hula<\/em> dancing for visitors, dinner is preceded by a exhilarating torch run, where the men of Tihati Productions light the torches of Kamehameha Court to the pulsating beat of polynesian drums. From there, visitors can eat and relax as the main event begins and talented performers share mo\u02bbolelo <\/em>(legends) of Hawai\u02bbi. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For tickets and more information, visit the <\/em>Legends of Hawaii Luau\u2019s website<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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