The Samoan Fire Knife Dance is a truly spectacular dance. This dance was created in 1946 by Letuli Olo Misilagi of Samoa. Its origins date back to the ancient Samoan Ailao, a dance also called the Knife Dance. Letuli was inspired by circus fire eaters to add fire to the knives, creating a spectacle that soon became wildly popular in Samoa and beyond.
The Fire Knife Dance is truly one of the fiercest dances because its original purpose was that the men do this dance before..
Smoothies have become a very popular treat, with smoothie shops popping up all over the country. Whether you visit an independent smoothie business or one of the large retail chains such as Jamba Juice, sipping this fruity concoction is like a mini vacation. One reason that smoothies are so popular right now is because they are so healthy for you. Not only are they good for you, but they also taste good too. There are advantages to drinking smoothies and even advantages to..
Polynesia is home to a dynamic island culture. Perhaps best known for a culture incorporating tiki gods, Polynesia is also known for great food! if you’re thinking of hosting a luau or a tropical party, one of the most important steps of your party planning process is to seek out Polynesian recipes. While many of these mirror similar dishes found in Hawaiian cuisine, others are unique to the native Polynesians, or blend a wide array of culinary traditions, including..
If you’re planning a beach wedding, you’re no doubt looking forward to having your ceremony on the sand with the ocean as a backdrop. What could be better than that? Even if you're hosting a very casual beachside ceremony, every wedding includes all sorts of planning, from location to flowers to clothing. Since beach weddings provide a luxurious yet casual setting for a wedding, it makes perfect sense to pair them with the light, causal clothing that seems..
Mai Tais, Hurricanes and Rum Runners are all great fruity cocktails and conjure images of tropical paradise, but just serving these drinks won't create that exotic tiki bar atmosphere you're after. You’ve got to have a great place to drink your rum-related beverage of choice. If you love the idea of relaxing on a sandy beach, with pristine blue waves lapping at the shore, then a tiki bar might be the perfect addition to your basement or backyard.
Picture a tiki bar..
When Donald Trump shut down Trader Vic’s, one of the most famous Tiki inspired bars, in the early 1980s it seemed to deliver the death-blow to the fad that had started in the 1940s and 1950s. But what is clear today is that Mr. Trump did not see the coming resurgence of the Tiki bar. Recent articles by Forbes magazine and Diners Journal are pointing to a Tiki Revival. And why not? Traditional cocktails seem to be making a comeback these days – including classic..
When it comes to cocktails, tiki cocktails are some of the classics. Zombies, Rum Runners, Mai Tais and Navy Grog are drinks that were popular during the 1950s and remain popular today. These fruity tropical drinks were, more often than not, invented in tiki bars and exotic lounges where fruit concoctions with a tropical theme were more than fitting.
Trader Vics, which opened in the 1930s as one of the very first tiki bars, is considered one of the icons of tiki cocktail..
Hawaii, for most of us, conjures up images of long sandy beaches, palm trees and coral. What better way to invite your guests to relax at your party than to use a Hawaiian luau or tiki theme? Throwing a good Hawaiian party will probably incorporate tiki torches, leis and all manner of tropical fruits and foods. This is one of the most fun, not to mention unique, ways to celebrate any occasion.
To start planning for your tropical bash, think about your budget. The more..