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LUAU 2001 FEATURES POLYNESIAN FOOD, CULTURE AND MUSIC APRIL 8

Experience authentic Polynesian foods, the Samoan Fire Dance, and music and dancing from Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga and New Zealand at Luau 2001 Island Style from 6-9 p.m. Sunday, April 8, in the Jordan Ballroom in the Boise State University Student Union. The luau is presented by Boise State’s Hui-O-Aloha club.

The Samoan Fire Dance has never before been performed at this annual event. The Island Rhythms club will also make a special appearance performing Micronesian dances. The buffet dinner will offer cuisine designed to please everyone including vegetarians. The feast will include roast pig, lomi lomi salmon, chow funn (noodles mixed with vegetables), teriyaki fish and chicken, mango and guava cakes.

Advance purchase ticket prices for the buffet-style dinner and show are $15 for adults, $8 for students of all ages, and free for children under 5. Show-only tickets are $5. Tickets are available at Select-a-Seat, 426-1766 or www.idahotickets.com. Tickets will also be available at the door for an additional $2 per person. Each person who purchases a dinner/show ticket will receive an authentic Hawaiian flower lei. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

The luau is an opportunity for the students of the Hui-O-Aloha club to share their culture with area residents. The luau usually draws about 500 people, many dressed in aloha shirts and wrap skirts. Polynesian dress is not required. For more information, call 426-4636.

Contact:
Leah Taala
Hui-O-Aloha
426-2496

Media Contact:
Pat Pyke
Boise State communications and marketing
426-1987