A party. Food, drink, dance, music and much aloha. Hawaii is the only place where you can attend truly authentic Hawaiian luaus. We highly recommend you take one in while you're on Maui.

First, there's the food. On the morning of the luau, a pit or "imu" is dug and filled with kiawe branches and river rocks. A fire is lit, the stones are heated and then a combination of banana stalks, banana leaves and ti leaves are placed in the imu pit along with a pig. The hole is covered up and the pig steams all day until the "imu ceremony" when it is unearthed and presented to all as the main dish. It is called "kalua pork" and meat prepared in this manner is lean, succulent, and falls away from the bone.

In addition, traditional dishes such as lomi lomi salmon, chicken long rice, haupia, poi, and other exotic fare is available for the tasting. There is also a wide selection of American dishes, including beef, fish, chicken, salads, vegetables, exotic fruits, desserts and an open bar. The food at an authentic Hawaiian luau is always wonderful, but that's just the beginning.

Next, there's the music and dance. Some luaus on Maui are distinctly authentic. these luaus portray the culture of old Hawaii exclusively, featuring the Hula and other dances unique to the Hawaiian Islands. Other Maui luaus include other cultures of the Pacific Rim including the Maori of New Zealand, dances from Tonga and Fiji, the drums of Tahiti, and the fire dancers of Samoa.

All Hawaiian luaus on Maui are held at sunset and are filled with the romance of the islands. Whether young or old, newlywed or celebrating a 50th anniversary, you will find this evening at a luau to be uniquely Hawaiian and very special.