Poi is a Hawaiian word for the primary Polynesian staple food made from the corm of the kalo plant (known widely as taro). Poi is produced by mashing the cooked corm (baked or steamed) to a highly viscous fluid. Water is added during mashing and again just before eating, to achieve a desired consistency, which can range from liquid to dough-like (poi can be known as two-finger or three-finger, alluding to how many fingers you would have to use to eat it, depending on its consistency).Poi should not be confused with Tahitian po'e, which is a sweet, pudding-like dish made with bananas, papaya, or mangoes cooked with manioc and coconut cream.

The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas Continues Starwood’s 60-year Tradition in Hawaiian IslandsStarwood Vacation Ownership (SVO), a division of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), will open its third vacation ownership resort in Hawai’i, The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas, on the island of Kaua’i.

Ironman athletes competing in Hawaii should understand that the islands have more deeply rooted customs and traditions than, say, Wisconsin or Lake Placid. Our latest story in the Ironman special section talks about the meaning behind the aloha spirit and how visitors can show proper respect to the culture of the Hawaiian islands.

This is a greatly informative article about the origins of the Hawaiian luau. The festivities are discussed in detail, and each item is described and defined. It also covers the how the traditional luau differs from tourist luau events and what Local Hawaiians call a luau today.

Best Luau show in Maui. An evening at the Old Lahaina Luau is an evening of traditional Hawaiian cuisine, music and cultural dances.

With traditional hula and flower lei, more than 200 people gathered in the nation's Capitol yesterday to observe the birthday of King Kamehameha and praise his legacy as a warrior and unifier of the Hawaiian people.