A HAWAIIAN LUAU
On June 13th, we met at Mary Alice's house to learn about Hawaiian culture and to celebrate the beginning of summer. Unfortunately, the weather was not in tune with our plans, and a steady rain moved our celebration inside. But that did not stop us from having a wonderful time! We were greeted at the door with leis in festive and bright colors.
Megan called us to attention by blowing into a large conch shell, which produced a low, foghorn-like sound. It certainly worked!
Mary Alice began by talking about some of the traditions that the friendly Hawaiian people practice, such as having a luau for a child's first birthday and other festive occasions. Hawaiians are always up for a party! We learned that the word "Aloha" has several meanings, only one of which is "hello." Mary Alice was wearing a special lei that was made of shells. This lei was given to her by a woman she used to visit teach who was 100 years old!
Megan, who was wearing an authentic Hawaiian dress, talked about her husband's Hawaiian roots, and the fact there are few "pure" Hawaiians these days -many cultures have mixed with the native Hawaiian people. Megan's family had a luau for Janessa's graduation from high school. All the children in the McQuivey family have Hawaiian middle names.
Kristine Bullen handed out beautiful orchids for us to place behind our ears - the left ear indicates we are married while the right ear signals a single status.
Then it was time to eat! Megan made the pulled pork from a family recipe. It is made in a crock pot using a cut of pork called, incidentally, Boston Butt. Kristine brought a coconut cake, and Crystal Schreck brought some pineapple. There was both white and brown rice as well.
We ended the meeting by having fun learning the hula, with Vicki Christensen as our teacher.
Many thanks to everyone who helped with this fun and festive Hawaiian party! Happy summer, everyone!
Megan, who was wearing an authentic Hawaiian dress, talked about her husband's Hawaiian roots, and the fact there are few "pure" Hawaiians these days -many cultures have mixed with the native Hawaiian people. Megan's family had a luau for Janessa's graduation from high school. All the children in the McQuivey family have Hawaiian middle names.
Kristine Bullen handed out beautiful orchids for us to place behind our ears - the left ear indicates we are married while the right ear signals a single status.
Then it was time to eat! Megan made the pulled pork from a family recipe. It is made in a crock pot using a cut of pork called, incidentally, Boston Butt. Kristine brought a coconut cake, and Crystal Schreck brought some pineapple. There was both white and brown rice as well.
We ended the meeting by having fun learning the hula, with Vicki Christensen as our teacher.
Many thanks to everyone who helped with this fun and festive Hawaiian party! Happy summer, everyone!
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