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Showing posts with label tropical LUAU. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tropical LUAU. Show all posts

Thursday, September 15, 2011

While on the Isle of Molokai

Tropical LUAU, a Hawaiian island party nestled in our western peninsula. Trinidad and Tobago, deep within a state of emergency, left youngsters deprived of their regularly scheduled nightlife. Instead of succumb to the constrains of the curfew, The EEEmpire and friends decided to create a haven for the fun loving and the free spirited.

Enter Molokai, opposite the Crews Inn Hotel where the yachts stare in envy of your freedom. Greeted by Mr. Boxhead and courteous hosts you are whisked into paradise. Before you enter you receive your haterblockers, special UV Coated Sunglasses designed to blind patrons to haters. Picture, ladies in Bikinis and men in Capris both guarding their coolers at Molokai poolside.
Tropical LUAU 2 [Photo Courtesy Triniwaves.com]
Snowcones!
Molokai is the only place in Trinidad unaffected by the Sun. All islanders kept cool one way or the other. Some enjoyed free snow cones, complete with syrup and sweet caribbean condensed milk. Others drifted toward the Jagermiester bar and received complementary ice cold Jagerbombs. If this still was not enough, the coca cola cool zone kept patrons shaded and sprayed a light mist into the crowd.

As though this was not enough while the sun set and the Alcohol from coolers entered the blood stream Redymix DMT spun the crowd into a frenzy with another all star rubba dub dub dancehall session.
Pork Kebabs [Photo by JB Photography]
Pork Chops!
Hungry? This was an Hawaiian feast, with tropical delicacies served as the night continued. Sweet Pork kebabs, complete with juicy pineapples and green peppers dipped in tamarind sauce. Chef and food decorator Kerron Huggins at the helm of food preparation paid much attention to each detail. Single handedly he carved two magnificent watermelon centerpieces and constructed a pineapple tree. Behind this was mavis, the pig who was cooked till she was tender and succulent. Narvada Mayers churned the pig for five hours till she was chopped and distributed to hungry party goers. Even vegetarians enjoyed Iphils hot and tasty Corn Soup, complete with warm corn and big dumplins.
Breath of FIRE!

It didn't stop there, as though the event was too cool, Patriann Edwards was on hand to turn up the heat. From a balcony above she breathed fire over patrons, creating a spectacular show! Private Ryan, Stryker Regal and Runako carried the vibes as close as humanly possible to the curfew time.

Who said we can't party in the day? 

The experience of a lifetime, patrons said:


Saturday, August 13, 2011

Tropical LUAU 2

Maybe we have been in Trinidad for too long, maybe its time for a little break. Lets go on an island journey. Our stop this month is the Isle of Molokai. This island will exist for one night only so it is up to you to get there in time and indulge yourself in the experience.

Confused by all these Luau parties? Wondering why should you even care to leave Trinidad? Why should you choose to party on an island instead of a car park? Here is why!

Perfect Location - West Palm Hotel
The Isle of Molokai is set over looking the Yachts and the Chaguaramus Ocean Front. The dance floor is a wide, well kept space around an inviting pool. Feel free to take a dip to avoid the September heat, but whatever you do be sure to enjoy the twilight as the sun sets gradually and coolers deplete as the day turns into night. At West Palm Hotel, rooms are also available for those party-goer who prefer a VIP booth experience. These room packages start from $1000ttd and include complementary drinks and admission for five or more individuals.
LEFT: Upper Deck Area, RIGHT: A Glimpse of the Pool Side Area

Complementary Food 
One thing needed to effectively sooth one's palate is a good appetizer. Expect hors d'oeuvres served at intervals to cushion the effects of rapid Alcohol consumption. The Menu will include Kebabs and Roast for Vegetarians and Non Vegetarians. Tropical Luau's food layout will be done by the talented Keeron Huggins of Ugly Duckling Entertainment. Between him and official Triple E food manager, Georgia Arthur they will get the food from farm and plantation to plate and stomachs. Keeron explained he planned to carve "Tropical Luau 2" into a watermelon and uniquely arrange an assortment of fruits. Click here for examples of his work.


A 24 Hour Experience
Instead of renting a booth for 5 hours or paying for a VIP ticket you and your friends can pay $1000+ for an all inclusive party experience tailored to your needs. This package will include an entrance for five or more of your friends. You have the option to add complementary drinks or request to be served all night long by a Hula Girl. Book quickly and enquire about our preset packages for individuals with Birthdays! Email ee3mpire@gmail.com for more info.

Premium Bar Options
Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff Vodka, Smirnoff Ice, Jagermeister, Red Bull ... That is the standard drinks line up. We have decided to add the option of having these drinks served in a custom carved coconut, a straw and a miniature umbrella. And for a party boost expect FREE Jagermeister Snowcone Shots. As if that wasn't enough avail yourself of the Slushie machine's ready-mixed Smirnoff Slushies. PS. These drinks are not for the faint of heart.
CLICK for more pics
A Glimpse of the Bar Set up from Tropical Luau 1. Champagne Classes, Black Straws & Coconut Cups
Special Effects
This includes the all star Dj Line up and some other in party surprises.To understand this you would need to be present. We do promise a fiery show. We also promise the world of Hula, ladies clad in grass skirts, Coconut Bras, some Leis decorating the necks of patrons.
Remember in this event COOLERs are allowed before 6pm, and two ladies will be admitted under one ticket before 6pm. Tickets start at $120ttd.

For your tickets or more information contact: Any member of Triple E Fam or Ken 710-4212, Stefan 687-2330, Armani 684-7463.



Saturday, December 4, 2010

tropical LUAU™ in the PRESS

Check it out guys! Express Photographer Jermaine Cruickshank shares his tropical LUAU experiences with the world. The article read: "The Party Vibes flowed recently when 3E [the EEEmpire] in collaboration with  Hunters Promotions presented their Tropical Luau - The Hawaiian Poolside Fiesta in Valsayn. As our photos show those attending really could have been in Hawaii"
Click on the image above to see the full page.

Have a read for yourself, Section 2 Page 5. Front page the Express Woman Section.


Click on the pictures below for more:
FROM THE ISLAND: Straight from Gillians Isle. Photos: Jermain... on Twitpic

Tropical LUAU in Today's Express Newspapers! on Twitpic

ENJOYING: She rocked the LUAU on Twitpic

Friday, November 19, 2010

Special LUAU Thanks


Special thanks goes out to all our patrons, Nydra and Kristal for working the door; Tyson of Hunters Promotions  for coming to us with the venue and dealing with internal issues professionally. Rajesh Maraj for providing the venue and going the extra mile in set up and clean up. Thanks goes out to all Triple E Committee members: 
    1. Elisha Carvalo
    2. Marie Hull
    3. Shaena Cariah
    4. Dwayne PoloMan Bartholomew
    5. Giselle Mcpherson
    6. Shelana Richardson
    7. Georgia Arthur
    8. Celestina Rodriguez
    9. Nicolas Ahing
    10. Sherwyn Joseph
    11. Kevon Adams
    12. Risse Bhola
    13. Renaldo Barton
    14. Tishanna Sankar
    15. Afiya Hopson
    16. Josanne Maxwell 
    17. Akeem GioVanni Prout
    18. Naila Samuel
  • Special thanks also goes to All photographers and media personnel, Trinidadevents Crew, JB Photography, Trevor Goddard, We-ting.com, Xclusivevents.com etc. Thanks to Britney Cadogan and Johanna Hutton our Luau Ladies, Swmcol, Joe the Coconut Man, The Slushie Guys, The Slushie Girlz especially Jasanya Jones, Dwayne Nicome, Adisa Hutson, Gerard Charles, Iesha Ottley, Su-ping Chow, Alan, Michel Morgan, Jonathan Morgan (i dunno how you manage to STILL help us from quite in Barbados.. but you did it.. so thanks!!!), Chiner Belgrave and his Chem Crew, Jermaine Hamilton, Jasmine Nelson for waking up so early in the morning to give us bottles of alcohol, Luc- Jesus Fernandes for driving to Gasparillo then Barataria, Lisa-Marie Fernandes for lending the tiki lamps and buying the wick and oil for them, and Antonio Bastaldo for transporting the snowcone man, All the Djs, other Committees who re broadcasted and brought paying people. To the people we forgot, our brain ain't so good, so thanks anyway!!!

--- From Akeem Prout, Armani Fernandes, Ken Sambury, Stefan Guevera, 

    While on the Isle of Maui

    Kadesh Alexander
    Photo By JB Photography
    Tropical LUAU, a Hawaiian Island party actually set in Hawaii... Well if you were there maybe that's what you would have said..
    The lush shrubs, coconut trees, palms, plants and the pool in and around the party dance floor could have fooled anyone.

    The pathway to it all lit by Tiki Lamps. Patrons are allowed to walk on the Red Carpet around the corner to the Tropics. 'Life in the Tropics is so much better' because the tropical breezes keep patrons cool. The pulsating music from the speakers reverberates off the tree trunks to create a perfect echo, a unique blend of sound and nature. Once on the Isle of Maui no one spoke english anymore, the language was 'fun'.

    Aloha! And a random girl runs across your path with a water gun filled with tequila! Its hard to stay bored here, as besides gyrating one can weave their way through the crowd, around the pool to the snowcone vendor. Snowcone Man ITEA, gladly whips up some with milk, or just with syrup, spiked with some Eldorado White Rum. Just the perfect blend for your palate.

    Coconut Vendor Joe, maybe the only person more excited than us happily carves a coconut into a cup without looking. He responds to the cheers of the ladies and serves you your coconut water and Johnny Walker ice cold. Everyone served in coconut cups just as riche loops croons through the speaker box and the crowd roars in appreciation of the music. Turning to the left Pablo D Dancer holds his party cup in his left hand and his chain in his right and jumps to the beat of "Party Cup". His time is short lived however because the passa music was few and far inbetween leaving maximum room for rubba dub dub dancehall. 90% Flexing music kept the crowd going -- Shomari switching roles for the night, with Selecta Mikey on the set leaving Shomari to call the entire crowd to attention and sway them as he pleased. This already mixed blend of music and vibes under the supervision of alcoholic beverages was enough to send even the most conservative person like Makini Hughes kil-kih-tae-ing into the pool.
    Lovely Ladies in Leis and a Section of the Pool on the Isle of Maui

    Time passes fast, but not fast enough! Seven hours of party, four hours of the party in full swing was enough to fill the avourachous appitites of even the most seasoned partykeeters. Lincoln Douglas is as seasoned as any Trinidadian who has partied consistently from 15 - 23 would be. He wrote on the facebook event wall the day after the LUAU, "closer to perfection every time". Maybe his exaggeration was a bias assumption or the product of liquor. Maybe he said this because any person with enough alcohol in their system will enjoy anything, anywhere... But something was done right to get a party full of people in the middle of the month, in the middle of Valsayn and in the middle of exams to palance from 8pm till 12.00 the next morning. Johanan Thomas a long time critic of The EEEmpire said "What was remarkable is the amount of people present against the odds, you all should definitely have one(a Tropical LUAU) during the summer" When asked to clarify he explained the time of the event was unorthodox, not often do we party from 4pm till 12pm on a Sunday.

    The Crowd on the Isle of Maui
    Stefan Guevera | The Pool | The Tiki | The Snowcone Cart

    When is the next LUAU?  sooner than you think

    tropical LUAU 2 ™  happens on the Isle of Molokai .. coming August 28th 2011 to a Beach near you!

    Wednesday, November 3, 2010

    How do I get to the tropics? [MAP to LUAU]

    Actually it is NOT rocket science. This Venue is easier to find than most. 

    Traveling to tropical LUAU?
    Stop off at Curepe Junction. Take a Valpark car (usually located next to Josephs, in the street perpendicular to the PBR). Pay $4.00 and have the car drop you down Morequito Street (the street with Superpharm and Valpark Shopping Plaza). Turn West into Aruac Lane and stop by the third house on your left. (see map below)

    Driving to tropical LUAU?
    From POS: Drive down the  Churchill Roosevelt and turn south by the first traffic lights after grand bazzar. Then drive into the road past the quick shop, superpharm and valpark shopping plaza until you reach the end of the road (where the road makes a "T"). Once there you turn West and stop by the 3rd house on your right. (see map below)

    From Arima: Drive up the Churchill Roosevelt and turn south by the first traffic lights after kaydonna drive in. Look for Valpark Shopping Plaza as the major landmark before the turn off. After you turn, drive into the road past the quick shop, superpharm and valpark shopping plaza until you reach the end of the road (where the road makes a "T"). Once there you turn West and stop by the 3rd house on your right. (see map below)


    Tuesday, November 2, 2010

    Backyard Tropics

    tropical LUAU.
    As the name suggests its an hawaiian feast in the tropics. So now we know what the name means, how is the EEEmpire going to live up to high expectations of holding true to every concept and idea thus far?

    Part of the tropical LUAU Venue, Party in the Tropics

    According to Ken Sambury, "the first step is the venue." When asked directly about the tropical LUAU venue Ken was most pleased but declined comment because he thought that, "we shouldn't take his word for it". However, Tishanna Sankar-Maraj said: "It helps assist in the type of ambience we want to achieve, Especially with the trees and stuff. Just like hawaii it is about the flora part of the environment"

    The house is nestled in the quiet area of Valsayn North. We party in the tropics!
    Walking through the floor plan
    [below] Watch in HD!

    Party in the Tropics - Nov 14th!

    Marie discussing decor Ideas



    Limited Advanced Tickets are available starting at $100 
    Available NOW!

    Thursday, October 28, 2010

    LUAU Tickets are out, and are going faster than hot hops!

    So I need tickets. What do I do?

    Current Prices (Last updated: October 28th, 2010), Limited Advance: 
    Male: $100.00
    Female: $100.00
    Female (2 for 1 before Sunset): $100.00 (only 50 printed!)
    check: http://eeempire.blogspot.com/2010/10/luau-tickets-are-out-and-are-going.html for current updated prices

     EEEmpire Authorized ticket sellers:

    West:
    Akeem GioVanni Prout - 716-3648
    Britney Cadogan-710-3801
    Kevon Adams-319-4564/687-4958
    Sherwyn Joseph-776-4727/315-3824

    East:
    Ken Sambury - 620-8970 
    Stefan Guevera 687-2330 ( UTT Teachers College)
    Nicolas Ahing - 682-0726
    Celestina Rodriguez - 461-7377

    South:
    Armani Fernandes - 798-8018 
    Shelana Richardson - 787-2855 

    Barbados:
    Jonathan Morgan - (246) 232 7481

    COSTAATT:
    COSTAATT Guild Office
    Georgia Arthur - 732-2986
    Kadelia Mcsween - 301-2587

    ROYTEC:
    Tishanna Sankar - 719-0177
    Naila Samuel - 775-7090

    UWI: 
    Hoppie Partykeeter - 477-0659
    Kblitz Hakshaw - 468-8090
    Agnatic Promotions - 460-1175
    Lincoln Douglas - 493-6974
    Keyon Mitchel - 703-8623

    Fashion Over Style Trincity Mall:

    Sunday, October 24, 2010

    Coconut Bras and Grass Skirts

    Imbedded deep within the roots of Hawaiian history are indigenous Hawaiian people with their own festive flavor and style. Following up on expressing our unique definition of LUAU to the world we begin to bring our concepts and ideas to life. Here is where we prove this to you before you come to the event, so you are sure what you see is what you get -- plus a little extra.

    So today the Triple E  Fam went shopping! Not just randomly but on a specific mission for coconut bras and grass skirts.
    Tishanna, Georgia and Teneil hunting for HULA
    After traversing the streets of port of spain, from store to store [as depicted above], we eventually found clothes that made the cut.



    Grass Skirts!
    Maybe twine and tall savanna grass may have done the trick for the Hawaiians, but this is Trinidad. Here we have much more to deal with, these skirts must be able to stand up to the friction and gyration of a dutty flex, a slow wine or a quick tremble. Sad to say Samaroo's skirts were a little to long, and much too dry rot for our liking. Jimmy Aboud however had some more tasteful choices. See some options below:
    Georgia Arthur and Teneil Nurse decide which skirt makes sense

    LEFT: Assorted Colors of Grass Skirts
    RIGHT: the end result

    do YOU need a grass skirt?
    Get them from SamaroosTel. #: 624-8431 11 Abercromby St Port Of Spain (near national libarary), Trinidad and Tobago or Jimmy Aboud - Henry Street (Obliquely Opposite the 3 story francis fashion and shoe locker on Henry Street). Prices range from $30.00 - $150.00


    Coconut Bras
    The right thing to accentuate any hawaiian outfit to turn it from suitable to sexy is a perfectly fitted coconut bra. How did we find a cup size to fit all? I was there and I still don't understand, but we got them adjustable and more importantly -- "fittable".

    Teneil Nurse tries on a Coconut Bra!



    do YOU need a Coconut Bra?
    Get them from SamaroosTel. #: 624-8431, 11 Abercromby St Port Of Spain (near national libarary) Prices range from $30.00 - $100.00





    Limited Advanced Tickets are available starting at $100 
    Available NOW!

    Wednesday, October 20, 2010

    what is a LUAU?

    Quick, Google!
    luau (in Hawaiianlū‘au) is a Hawaiian feast. It may feature food, such as poikalua pigpokelomi salmonopihihaupia, 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.
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