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Taro is a sacred food that was first planted by the Polynesian people who were the first to arrive on the fertile lands; it is considered to be the root of all life and is used in most dishes. The root of the vegetable is cooked and pounded into Poi - a thick, purple-colored paste. Taro fields are spread throughout the islands, you can also find different types of Poi for sale in supermarkets, also lookout for Taro burgers. Coconuts, bananas, chickens, pigs and fish are still considered staples in the Hawaiian diets. The Lu'au is a traditional feast; the islanders thanked the gods for a boutniful harvest by cooking their foods in an underground oven (the imu), whilst they relaxed on straw mats and enjoyed the entertainment of hula dancing. The Lu'au usually consists of kalua (cooked underground) pork wrapped in ti (banana leaves) and placed in the centre of the underground pit surrounded by bundles of side dishes including fish, sweet potatoes, breadfruit, poi and bananas. |
Towering cliffs chiseled out of lava...
Hilo, Puna & Hamakua Coast Attractions
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Waikiki & Southeast Oahu Attractions
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| Kona Coffee is the most renowned beveridge in Hawaii. The Big Islands Kona district offers the ideal climate for coffee plantations. The bright brilliance of the sunshine filled mornings and the rainy afternoons have ensured Kona Coffee is a world-known tasty treat. Beer & Wine Beer is the alcohol of choice in Hawaii, although wine is gaining in popularity. Alcohol is generally consumed socially as opposed to daily in Hawaii. |
| The casual and relaxed atmosphere of Hawaii extends to dining experiences. Children are welcome almost everywhere and families take advantage of al fresco lunches and dinners at roadside stands, beachfront diners and local parks. Hawaiian locals are known for the habit of eating breakfast at 6am, lunch at midday and dinner at 6pm. So these are usually the busiest times for restaurants. |
Historic Hilo
Hawaiis biggest small town lies at the feet of three volcanoes, Mauna Kea, the world's tallest; Mauna Loa, the world's most voluminous; and Kilauea, the world's most active volcano.
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