This is the inside of the home of a fijian chief. The higher his bed, the higher his regional status.
This is a representation of a Hawaiian king and his following.
Dancing to the beat of some great drumming.
Tahitian dancers really know how to shake their hips.
Tiki God statue.
Another similar statue and some drums.
Lots of realistic thatched huts around too so you really get a sense of what their homes were like.
Tongan spear tossing... gives new meaning to the expression "Bringing home the bacon".
Ancient Tongan game that is very similar to the equally dying out shuffleboard game. Looks like fun.
Fijian royalty who was recruited in Fiji by the Polynesian centre to live in Hawaii and support the centre's goals of education and raising overall awareness.
Another fijian tribal warrior.
Tongan drumming is well known across polynesia.
Massive larger than life tongan drums. I'd hate to have to carry that home after a gig.
Here's the lei (pronounced "lay"), a garland of flowers, I received as part of the Luau.
Lots of dancing in the Luau show. These guys are allowed though to take a break from time to time.
A happy tourist enjoying a fantastic cultural experience.
The final show was awesome -- lots of great dancing, choreography and drumming. :c)
Even had firespinners. The final evening show is highly recommended.