A Hawaiian Luau is a traditional Hawaiian party or feast that is usually held outdoors, and is often accompanied by music and dance performances. The word "luau" actually means "feast" in Hawaiian, and is typically associated with the sharing of food, drink, and entertainment with friends and family.
A typical Hawaiian Luau may feature traditional Hawaiian dishes such as poi (a starchy paste made from taro root), laulau (meat or fish wrapped in taro leaves), kalua pig (roasted pig), and poke (raw fish salad). Other dishes may include lomi lomi salmon (a type of salmon salad), haupia (coconut pudding), and a variety of fresh tropical fruits.
Entertainment at a Hawaiian Luau often includes hula dancing, which is a traditional Hawaiian dance that tells a story through movements and gestures. There may also be live music featuring instruments such as the ukulele, guitar, and drums.