what is a LUAU?

Quick, Google!

A luau (in Hawaiian, lū‘au) is a Hawaiian feast. It may feature food, such as poi, kalua pig, poke, lomi salmon, opihi, haupia, and beer; and entertainment, such as Hawaiian music and hula. Among people from Hawaii, the concepts of "luau" and "party" are often blended, resulting in graduation luaus, wedding luaus, and birthday luaus.


On November 14th, the EEEmpire brings the 'Luau' to Trinidad. Many may argue that this is just another Hawaiian party, and while luau and party may be used interchangeably the concept of wreaths and flowers is merely 1% of a Luau experience. We have tailored the concept to suit our trini flavor and taste so a Hawaiian in Trinidad would find the event starkly familiar but remarkably different. 


ehow explains their version of a LUAU and how to put on one!



So back to the question, what is a LUAU?

To us a LUAU is an evening fiesta of fun, excitement concentrated to appeal to all five senses. This year, we introduce our Trinidadian culture into the hawaii themed event producing our own concept. Although still under development and subject to availability and feasibility of execution the list of confirmed activities sounds like a hawaiian handful already. On this blog we will showcase as much as possible the process in negotiating, organizing and setting up this. Look out for: 
• Coconut Vendors
Picture: The oldest original toyota pick up van, with its back down stacked with coconuts. The vendor catches your eye before you catch his and eagerly croaks -- Jelly or No Jelly. With your approval he goes into his secret stash of refrigerated coconuts togive you the best of both worlds. The freshness, and the refreshingness! Without warning he begins to slice the green off the nut eventually creating a drinking hole just big enough to poke a straw through. 


• Ice Cold Snowcone Cocktails

So we have a Snowcone. Arguably the caribbean's most refreshing drink. Mainly because it is essentially crushed ice. This local drink has been developed by vendors who add syrup and milk and sell snowcones for $5-$10. At our event, we intend to push the envelope and create specialty luau cocktails. Drink quickly but savour the taste because alcohol melts ice fast.


• Hula Hoop Ladies

So we have a female. A curvilisious, confident female. Swerving her hips to the beat of the music. Maybe she uses the hula hoop, maybe she doesn't. What matters is her waistline gyration is constant, consistent and coming nearer to you!


• Limbo Dances

Not to be confused with Limbo Dancers, we challenge those adventurous drunken party goers. How low can you go? Meditate on that, practice a little and come November 14th to show off your skills or lack off!


• Flame Throwers

This is our LIVE decoration. Party to the backdrop of a periodic burst of fire or fireworks!


• Slushie Girls serving Slushies

Well once upon a time we meet Jasanya Jones and her Slushie girls. Vibrant female partyholics. On November 14th the Slushie girls will be present to serve ... well... err... Slushies!

We dere you to come see if we would really do it!

Limited Advanced Tickets are available starting at $100 from 

Friday 22nd October.

Click here for more information on how to get your tickets...