Exotic Tiki Island Podcast with Tiki Brian – Show 16

A visit to the Aloha Beaach for a hukilau and a luau

Originally published May 12, 2013

Aloha, and welcome to the Exotic Tiki Island Podcast. My name is Tiki Brian and I invite you to journey with me back in time to a south seas Pacific paradise called Exotic Tiki Island while I play vintage Hawaiian, Exotica and Island related music from my record collection. In this show, our first stop will be the main beach for a short visit and then we’ll hike over to a new location on the island that has never been visited by mainlanders, it’s called the Aloha Beach and we’re invited to a south seas island celebration where we will experience a Hukalau and a Luau! The music on this episode is perfect for your backyard BBQ, Tiki party or luau. – Enjoy Show 16

Show 16 - A visit to the Aloha Beach for a hukilau and a luau

Tracklist

Jungle Flower – Les Baxter
Caribbean Cruise – The Three Bars Feat. Nicky Roberts
Maria (The Wind) – Gene Moles and the Softwinds
Dahll Sayo – Webley Edwards
Wonder World of Aloha Intro – Jack de Mello
Manique – Augie Colon
Quiet Village – L’ensemble Instrumental Des Iles
The Hukilau Song – Alfred Apaka
Minoi Minoi E – Hukilau Hulas Vol-2
Waikiki Hi Hu La Hu – The Waikikis
I got hooked at the Hukilau – The Surfers
Hula Blues – Danny Stewart
Let’s Have A Luau – Paul Page
Hapa Haole Hula Girl – Al Kalona Perry
Pineapples and Coconuts – Moki Kaaihui
Tahu Wahu Wahi – Johnny Poi
Pretty Maui Girl – Emie Warren
Modern Hula – Roland Peachey
Paradise Found – Martin Denny
Africa – Gene Rains Group
Hala Niu Tree – Emie Warren

Transcript

Show number 16. Wow, that’s a lot of shows.

Aloha, and welcome to the Exotic Tiki Island Podcast. My name is Tiki Brian, and I invite you to journey with me back in time to a South Seas Pacific paradise called Exotic Tiki Island, while I play vintage Hawaiian, exotica, and island-related music for my record collection. In this show, our first stop will be the main beach, but just for a short visit, and then we’ll hike over to a new location on the island that has never been visited by the mainlanders.

It’s called the Aloha Beach, and we’re invited to a South Seas Island celebration where we will experience a Hukalau and a Luau. The music on this episode is perfect for your backyard barbecue, Tiki party, or Luau. This episode of the Exotic Tiki Island Podcast is sponsored by our friends, backyardvolcano.com.

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Captain Scotty B has prepared the canoe for your voyage, so let’s get ready to travel back in time to the island. Everyone, climb aboard and take a seat. And now, Scotty B and his crew will escort us to a South Seas paradise.

Sit back and relax with your favorite cocktail as we journey to Exotic Tiki Island. Okay, men, place your paddles in the water. Let’s set course for Exotic Tiki Island.

Welcome, Coneys and Waihinis, to the main beach on Exotic Tiki Island. Let’s begin our adventure with some vintage Hawaiian music. Our setting now is the Garden Isle, the island of Kauai.

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Hawaii, land of golden people, lush tropical forests, verdant valleys with hidden waterfalls, the shimmering surf caressing the cool sand, the fragrance of exotic blossoms riding the gentle trade winds, ever-changing cloud patterns with crystals of feathery rain forming a thousand rainbows. These are some of the island treasures you’ll find in the wonderful world of aloha.

You’re listening to Tiki Brian and the Exotic Tiki Island Podcast.

Welcome back to the Exotic Tiki Island Podcast. I’ve got a wonderful treat in store for all of you. Today, we will be visiting a new place on the island called the Aloha Beach.

Well, it’s not really a new place per se, but it’s new to all of you because until now, no mainlanders have visited this private beach on the south end of the island. All of you will be the first to visit this hidden paradise. We have been invited by the locals to take part in a Hukalau and a Luau to help celebrate the island’s heritage.

Let’s head down there now by hiking through the jungle. Stay close together, and let’s begin our adventure.

See.

The Aloha Beach is just up ahead. I see the islanders are starting their celebration by preparing for their Hukalau. What is a Hukalau, you ask?

Well, a Hukalau is a way of fishing invented by the ancient Hawaiians. The word comes from huki meaning pull and lau meaning leaves. The islanders would gather a large number of people, usually family and friends, and would work together in casting a huge net from the shore and then slowly pulling it back in.

Let’s head down there now by hiking through the jungle. Stay close together, and let’s begin our adventure.

See.

The Aloha Beach is just up ahead. I see the islanders are starting their celebration by preparing for their Hukalau. What is a Hukalau, you ask?

The top of the net was lined with Thai leaves, which would help scare the fish into the center of the net to make for a larger catch. This technique usually yielded hundreds of fish to share with all who helped with the catch. Let’s join in with the islanders in this wonderful tradition as we help them spread the word of aloha.

Manu Manu Way, ain’t ain’t no. Manu Manu Way, ain’t ain’t no.

Now that we have plenty of fish for our feast, let’s join the islanders as they prepare the food and drink for their luau. What is a luau? Well, a luau is a traditional Hawaiian party or feast that brings together family and friends for a celebration.

Luaus are usually accompanied by entertainment, including traditional Hawaiian music and hula. Let’s enjoy the luau at the Aloha Beach on exotic Tiki Island.

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You’re listening to Tiki Brian and the Exotic Tiki Island Podcast. I hope all of you enjoyed your visit to the Aloha Beach. It was very kind of the local islanders to have invited us to their Hukalau and Luau.

The food and entertainment were second to none. Well, my friends, it’s about time to head back to the main beach and prepare for our journey home. Let’s go.

We have arrived to the main beach, and sadly, it’s time to say goodbye for now. I want to thank all of you for traveling with me today. I know I had fun, and I hope you did too.

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Well, that about wraps it up for this show. I’ll see you all next time on Exotic Tiki Island. Don’t forget to visit our sponsor over at backyardvolcano.com, where you can find some great Tiki products.

Thanks for listening to the show.

Whoever, wherever you may be, we bid a fond aloha from this land of golden people. But aloha is not forever. It is only till we meet again.