Hawaiian Culture & Traditions - The Luau

The Luau
The Luau is known as the Hawaiian barbecue - for good reason. It is normally a large party where the main course is Kalua pig - a whole pig steamed in an imu (underground oven). You will also find pupus (hawaiian appetizers), laulaus (meat, normally pork, cooked inside ti leaves), limu (seaweed), lomi-lomi salmon (salmon cooked with tomato and onion), and haupia (coconut and pineapple pudding).

Beautiful Beachs of Hawaii - Ka'anapali Beach, Maui

Ka'anapali is Maui's equivalent of Waikiki Beach, although it comes nowhere close to being that big or busy. The entire beach is open to the public. Access is available through resort grounds, as are public restrooms and showers. Plenty of shops and restaurants are located right along the strip. The sands are warm and gold; the water is clear and flat. A major Ka'anapali landmark is Black Rock. Once known as soul's leap, this rock is still a popular jumping point for locals and particularly brave visitors.

Hawaiian Culture & Traditions - The Hula

The Hula
The hula is a beautiful flowing Hawaiian dance that tells a story. The music is comprised of repetitive chants, called mele, either alone or combined with music. The hula began in ancient Hawaii as a form of worship. The musical instruments were often made of gourds, coconuts, or logs covered with shark-skin membrane - and of course, the ukelele. The hand and leg movement combined with facial expressions and the dance itself tell the story of the hula. The hula survives today through study, competitions, shows, and the dances for the visitors enjoyment.

Hawaiian Words & Translations Audio Dictionary link

Here is a great way to begin learning some Hawaiian Language! Click on the BLOG Title for the link. Look for future posts with Hawaiian Words of the Day!

Science Applications International Corporation Says "Thanks" to Staff with Maui Wowi Smoothies

For the second year in a row, SAIC sent Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies to serve up our treats at two of their locations. They really wanted to show their staff how much they are appreciated with a "Smoothie Day"! While serving the 400 staff memmbers, we heard tons of thanks to SAIC for the treat and saw many smiles as they sipped away on the fresh fruit smoothies!

Maui Wowi at Johns Hopkins Homestead Campus in Baltimore

On this day, the 7th of April 2010, Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies and The Johns Hopkins Alumni Association teamed up together to serve our delicious & nutritious Fresh Fruit Smoothies to students on the Homestead Campus in Baltimore, Maryland. As it turns out, mother nature provided an unusually warm April setting. When temperatures reached tropical proportions of 92 degrees, our cold & yummy smoothies were a great relief! In two hours, we served up 1,200 drinks! The Alumni Association stated that our service was way cooler then they had ever expected! No pun intended! Let us put cool into your next event!

Maui Wowi Rocks the Washington Adventist University Familly Fun Festival in Takoma Park, Maryland

On Sunday, April 11th, Washington Adventist University put together one of the best shows ever in Takoma Park, Maryland. Along with our very popular all-natural fresh fruit smoothies, many other unique foods, cool arts & crafts, superb children's entertainment & activities, excellent live music, and an exciting performance by the University's gymnists all made for a great family event!