
Each person brought a dish or two, or helped to prepare the largest items like wild pig this made it something of a pot luck, another Hawaiian tradition. It was believed that the ancestors of those gathered were also at the feast, partaking, and the dinner was conducted with some ceremony. Originally, luaus were called pa’ina (small dinner party) or aha’aina (large feast: literally, a gathering-meal). While most luaus that tourists see are commercial events with hula and gigantic buffets, traditional Hawaiian luaus are generally held in someone’s backyard, especially along the beach where a pig or lomi-lomi salmon can be easily roasted in a pit.

A luau is, in essence, a Hawaiian party, often used in Hawaii to celebrate events of great importance like graduations and, especially, the birth of a first child. " Blue Crush" will be shown on Saturday and " Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" will be presented on Sunday.If you’re dreaming of the tropics, they may be as close as your own backyard. Sunset on the Plains starts at 10 am each day and features popular restaurants, an open market of artists, crafters and businesses, inflatables, live entertainment and, of course blockbuster movies starting at 7:30 pm each night. On May 3 & 4, Sunset on the Beach travels to the West Oahu Community to have Sunset on the Plains in Kapolei, Oahu's Second City. Live entertainment, restaurants and the crafters will be present to provide fun for the entire family on Queen's Surf Beach. Next week, April 19 & 20, Sunset on the Beach will be featuring the blockbuster film "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" on Saturday and the thriller "Insomnia" on Sunday. For more information call 923-1094 or the City's Information Office, 523-CITY. Key sponsor Schuler Homes is joined this weekend by the City and County of Honolulu, Waikiki Improvement Association, the Hawaii Restaurant Association, News 8, K5 The Home Team, Hawaiian 105 KINE and KCCN FM-100. The uniquely Hawaiian Craft Fair features only "Made in Hawaii" products.

Thirty-two artisans from the Hawaii Handcrafters and Artists Alliance join Sunset on the Beach this weekend from 9 a.m.

This week, restaurants participating include Royal Hawaiian Hot Dog, Leo's Greek Taverna, Compadres Bar & Grill, Arnold's Beach Bar & Grill, Seafood Village, Olivera's, Time 2 Grind, Bale French Sandwich & Restaurant, Popcorn Express, Pizza Hut and Del's Lemonade. Whether you choose to picnic on the beach or dine at tables with bright blue umbrellas on the Kapahulu pier, choose from a wide menu selection – from chefs' signature presentations to pizzas, hot dogs and snacks – at very special prices.
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Then at 7:30 p.m., it's comedy and adventure with Jackie Chan, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jason Isaacs, in "The Tuxedo." Jackie Chan is a taxicab driver who transforms into a high-tech fighting machine when he dons a mysterious tuxedo belonging to his former boss, a CIA agent. On Sunday, " Backyard Paina" kicks off live entertainment at 4 p.m.
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Super spy siblings are back with espionage and counter espionage action and super special effects, making this movie a scaled-up version of its prequel. Both Charlie and Lucy join Mayor Jeremy Harris and "Courage to Live" producer and director Suzanne Maurer and Don Mapes after the movie.Īt 8:10 p.m., the giant 30-foot screen features " Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams", with Antonio Banderos and Carla Gugino. At 7:10 p.m., Sunset on the Beach premiers the short film, "Courage to Live," based on the inspirational life of Charlie and Lucy Wedemeyer.

The lineup includes Puamana, Melveen Leed, The Brothers Cazimero, and David "Kawika" Kahiapa. Saturday, join Hawaiian 105 KINE emcee Kimo Kahoano as he brings the best in Hawaiian entertainment. During these unsettled times, they recognize the economic value of Sunset on the Beach in supporting small business and stimulating our tourism industry." Mayor Jeremy Harris commented, "Schuler Homes Hawaii has always been one of our community's leaders in supporting community programs. Charlie and Lucy Wedermeyer are models of love, courage, and commitment and we are looking forward to premiering their new film, "Courage to Live." Michael Jones, President of Schuler Homes Hawaii says of the event: "We are proud to sponsor a great family event that brings residents back to Waikiki for a family day at the beach. The food-music-movie fest will also premier a short film inspired by the love story of the Wedermeyers, "Courage to Live." Sponsored by Schuler Homes Hawaii, Sunset on the Beach at Queen's Surf Beach is the place to be this weekend, Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13, when entertainment giants share the stage with special guests, Charlie and Lucy Wedermeyer. Schuler Homes sponsors Sunset on the Beach, "Courage to Live"Īfter a two-week hiatus, Sunset on the Beach returns to Waikiki, offering courage, inspiration and stellar entertainment.
