Feast at Lele Luau
We are celebrating our wedding at the fabulous Feast at Lele Luau. “Lele is the ancient name for Lahaina, and this is the beach where the royal family of Maui would feast and entertain. Summon your spirit of adventure as we take you on a musical and culinary journey of Hawai’i, Aotearoa, Tahiti and Samoa.“
Married in Maui kisses.
We have our leis and are seated at our table. Time for a quick selfie.
A toast to the handsome groom!
Such a handsome fellow!
A professional photobomber adds his smile.
As the guitarist strums soft melodies, we enjoy the cool Pacific air.
Posing with the boys.
Surrounded by a young, virile Hawaiian men…she might be reconsidering this whole “commitment” thing… 😉
Posing with the girls.
A bevy of beautiful babes. Or, more culturally sensitive, wall-to-wall winsome wahine. (W’s are hard…)
A dancer framed by the ocean and sky.
The show begins. The sun has not set, and the dancers are even more stunning framed against the blue-gray waters and sky.
A dancer performs traditional Hawaiian dances.
There are many male dancers performing traditional dances.
Pūʻili are struck together, producing a soft rattling sound.
It’s time’s like this that we wish we had a better understanding of all the different cultures we encounter. This pūʻili performance is captivating, but certainly has cultural significance that we don’t know.
This performer’s face paint is imitation of Hawaiian tattoos.
Tattoos have a long history in Hawaii. The head is said to be the contact point to Rangi, and so is related to themes such as spirituality, knowledge, wisdom and intuition.
Fire breathing!
Fire breathing does not seem to be part of Hawaiian culture, but is impressive nevertheless!
This performer is dancing one of the many types of Hula.
There are many, many different types of Hula. The coconut shells are not traditional garb, but instead are worn in deference to the delicate sensitivities of modern travelers. 🙄 (“Progress” can be overrated, in our opinion.)
The show is wonderful. We have many photographs, and have included a few more in the slideshow below. When you are in Maui, treat yourself to the Feast at Lele; you, too, will have memories to share.
The luau is perfect, and is topped off with a friendly desert face, smiling at us. 😀
Hóonākáikái!
We are blessed!