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Germaine's Luau is held on the Leeward coast of Oahu and is a great place to relax, enjoy a cool ocean breeze, a golden Hawaiian sunset, and a couple of Mai-Tai's. The luau gates open just before sunset and you are greeted with a shell lei and led to have your photo professionally taken. The photos are available for sale after the show. If you have someone take your photo at sunset with your own camera be sure they are standing within 15 feet and use a flash if you want your faces to show up otherwise you end up as a silhouette against the sunset as shown above. 

Seating is general admission so we advise rushing in and claiming a good spot. You are then free to roam about and mingle until the sunset ceremonies begin. You can hang loose on the beach to see the sun setting over the ocean and the gentle waves lapping at the shore, or check out the band "The Mai Tai's". The area where the Royal Court and the removal of the roasted pig ceremonies are held are located behind the bar with small four row stadium seating. If your crazy about getting a front row seat for the ceremony linger around the area and stake your spot rather than waiting until they make an announcement that the ceremony is going to begin.

Once the ceremony is announced, as everyone gathers around the imu pit (underground oven), the conch shell sounds and the torch lights are lit starting Germaine's sunset ceremonies. The Royal Court is announced and takes the stage. They pose for a minute for photos while the narrator explains something so quickly you can barely absorb any of it. Once the Royal Court clears the stage it is time to remove the pig that has been cooking all day in the imu pit. 

A wonderful smell fills the air as the pig is uncovered. The rocks that have been cooking the pig are still hot. Prior to removing the pig the hot rocks that were placed inside the pig must dug out by hand. Then the chicken wire that the pig rests on to make removing the cooked meat is loosened and then the tender juicy meat is lifted out and displayed for all. This type of roasted pig is called Kalua pig. It was ono (delicious)! In addition to the scrumptious Kalua pig the all you can eat buffet features; teriyaki beef, tempura fish, fried chicken, rice, lomi lomi salmon, poi, salad, three bean salad, pineapple cole slaw, rice, papaya, pineapple, rolls, chocolate cake, and haupia (coconut pudding). There is unlimited soda, tea, juice, and coffee all night. Adults over 21 receive three cocktail coupons and additional cocktails can be purchased. Keep in mind Mai Tai's have a lot of booze in them and three is typically more than enough for most folks. They're definitely not watered down! Poi is a starch made from taro and is similar to smooth mashed potatoes. Most folks want to try poi only to find it is very bland. Some locals like to sweeten poi with a little sugar or dip their Kalua pig in it. 

Three men looking ravishing on stage!

Everybody shake it to the left and shake it to the right!

Soon after everyone has had a chance to get through the buffet line and eat the lights dim and the hosts begin the show. They start off with a Hawaiian Hula number. The costumes were bright florescent colors which we felt distracted from the "authentic" and "ancient" Hawaiian feeling and seemed more like "Vegas". During the show there are several occasions where audience members get up on stage for some fun and hula dancing. Maybe you will be lucky enough to be dressed as a hula girl and dance on stage!

There are not only Hawaiian hula dances at luaus but all of Polynesia is typically represented in dance. The popular poi balls are swung about by dancers in the style of the Maori people of New Zealand. There are Tahitian dancers, Samoan slap dancers, performers of Fiji and the most fascinating and popular Samoan fire knife dances.

The fire knife dancers were the highlight of the evening. They put on an amazing show with one and two fire knives lit at both ends. They spun them around like batons and even balanced the flaming knives on their bare feet!

Germaine's Luau offers a free entertaining bus ride to bring you from Waikiki and back in comfort. If you drive yourself out please be sure to have a designated driver if you plan to be drinking alcohol. Driving directions: take the H-1 Freeway West. Follow signs to Waianae. Leave Freeway on Exit #1 (Campbell Industrial Park), which loops over the freeway and proceed towards ocean on Kalaeloa Blvd. to the very end. Turn right on Olai Street and continue until the end of the road, ending in the Germaine's Luau Parking Lot. Park, lock, & proceed to Welcome Hale to check in. Approximate travel time from Waikiki is 30-45 Minutes. For rates, more information, or reservations call 1-800 367-5655 or 808 949-6626. Be sure to tell them you heard about their luau on www.alohafriends.com

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