点评:Luau Kalamak
We recently attended Luau Kalamaku at the historic Kilohana Plantation in Kauai. Overall, it was a decent experience. The performance was quite captivating, with a mix of traditional Hawaiian dances, fire poi ball twirlers, and fire knife dancing. There was a storytelling element which provided a unique touch and added to the cultural aspect.
The buffet offered basic but a variety of local favorites. While the food was good, it wasn’t exceptional. People are brought to the buffet by tables so there is a little rush, but the lines move quickly. For included drinks, they offered the tourist favorites of Blue Hawaiians and Mai Tai’s along with beer and wine. The mixed drinks were strong and very sweet. Soft drinks, waters, and other non-alcoholic options were available.
The stage set up is elevated about 3-4 feet and is in a round. Ten person round tables ring the stage and go back about 4-5 deep from the stage. The more you pay, the closer you are to the stage which is normal. However, you are assigned a table and seats are allotted on a first come first sat basis. We were in the second ring from the stage which offered a good view. However, service staff frequently passes between the audience and the stage.
There is a live band playing traditional music. Before the show and dinner, you can walk the grounds where craftspeople are selling wares. There’s also a short audience participation Hula lesson.
The show centers around a story which likely has some basis in local lore and legend. The atmosphere, storyline, and some of the theatrics make it seem a little amateur theatre hour, but the performers are committed and put on a great show. The narration does help explain some of the movements. About three-quarters of the way into the show, netting is raised and encircles the stage and the lights dim. This is for the fire twirling act. It was as impressive as the dancers.
This is our second luau. The first experience was much more traditional and a smaller group. They focused on educating attendees, along with entertaining, and food. We were told it was the most culturally aligned, and we did a review previously. This luau is what you expect from an over commercialized luau experience. Produced for the masses, okay food, dancers performing in colorful, revealing, but suitable for General Audiences costumes. A storyline which is easily digestible and understood by every tourist family who doesn’t want to think too deeply on the significance of what is happening. An entertaining night worth the money.
Is important to know that they used a lot plastic and they should be more environmentally friendly and protect Hawaii because at the end they are profiting from the cultural past of the island so how about protect it?
翻译:卢奥卡拉马库
我们最近参加了在考艾岛历史悠久的 Kilohana 种植园举行的卢奥卡拉马库。总体而言,这是一次不错的体验。表演非常引人入胜,融合了传统的夏威夷舞蹈、火球旋转和火刀舞。其中有一个讲故事的元素,提供了独特的触感并增加了文化方面。
自助餐提供基本但多种多样的当地美食。虽然食物很好,但并不特别。人们被带到自助餐厅,所以有点拥挤,但队伍移动得很快。对于包含的饮料,他们提供游客最喜欢的蓝色夏威夷和 Mai Tai 以及啤酒和葡萄酒。混合饮料浓烈而甜美。软饮料、水和其他非酒精饮料可供选择。
舞台设置高约 3-4 英尺,呈圆形。十人圆桌环绕舞台,距离舞台约 4-5 深。您支付的越多,您离舞台越近,这是正常的。但是,我们会为您分配一张桌子,座位是先到先得的。我们坐在舞台第二圈,视野很好。但是,服务人员经常在观众和舞台之间穿梭。
现场有一支乐队演奏传统音乐。在演出和晚餐之前,您可以漫步在工匠们售卖商品的场地。还有一个简短的观众参与草裙舞课程。
演出围绕一个故事展开,这个故事可能与当地的传说和传奇有关。氛围、故事情节和一些戏剧表演让它看起来像是一个业余戏剧,但表演者们很投入,表演得很精彩。旁白确实有助于解释一些动作。演出进行到四分之三时,网被拉起,围绕着舞台,灯光变暗。这是为火舞表演准备的。它和舞者一样令人印象深刻。
这是我们第二次参加夏威夷宴会。第一次的体验更传统,而且人数较少。他们专注于教育参加者,同时提供娱乐和美食。我们被告知这是最符合文化的,我们之前也做过评论。这场夏威夷宴会符合您对过度商业化的夏威夷宴会体验的期望。为大众制作,食物还可以,舞者穿着色彩鲜艳、暴露但适合普通观众的服装表演。故事情节很容易消化,每个不想过多思考正在发生的事情意义的旅游家庭都能理解。一个值得花钱的娱乐之夜。
重要的是要知道他们使用了很多塑料,他们应该更加环保,保护夏威夷,因为最终他们从岛屿的文化历史中获益,那么保护它怎么样?