by Chief Kaʻiana | Jun 9, 2026 | Luau Tips
The Vibe: Festive but Casual The first thing to know about luau attire is that it is meant to be fun and relaxed, not formal. A luau is a celebration with food, music, and dancing, almost always held outdoors. People dress in bright, cheerful island styles, but no one...
by Chief Kaʻiana | Jun 7, 2026 | Hawaiian Culture
What Is an Imu An imu is a traditional Hawaiian underground oven. Instead of cooking with an open flame or a modern stove, the imu cooks with trapped heat and steam deep in the earth. The word kalua actually means to cook in an underground oven, so kalua pig simply...
