We're preparing a Hawaiian-style party: everything will be “ALOHA”!

Summer, sea, islands, unbridled joy and overflowing love of life - this is what is associated with the intention to throw a party, the theme of which will be Hawaii. This is a reason to abandon the worries and realities of the modern world with its problems, the north wind and taxes, briefly plunging into the warm ocean of carefreeness, relaxation and fun.

For the party to be a success, you need to be well prepared for it. What do you need for a Hawaiian holiday? Where is the best place to host a reception? How to arrange invitations? What will help recreate the Hawaiian atmosphere? What are you going to treat your “islanders” to? And, finally, how to reincarnate in the spirit of a given theme? Our material will take you to the world of festive islands.

Summer... and not only summer!

A Hawaiian party by default includes sea, sun and beach. Therefore, the ideal format for holding it would be open-air near the water: the sea coast, the shore of a river or lake, a picturesque island, a platform near a pool. Any open area is quite suitable, and water can be provided in an inflatable pool, if desired.

But you don’t have to limit yourself to the most natural place for a holiday. A Hawaiian party can be organized, for example, in a sauna: why not a hot atmosphere? And what a magnificent holiday it will be on the deck of a ship or yacht! A holiday a la Hawaii is a great idea for guests of various hotels.

Of course, the Hawaiian theme is mainly a summer prerogative. But who can stop you from letting in a little sun and hot energy during the winter cold or autumn slush? For such a holiday, of course, open areas are no longer suitable, but any room can be decorated accordingly. But how nice it will be to plunge into summer at least for a few hours!

In short, there are few occasions and accommodation options that would not allow you to organize a great Hawaiian party!

Cloth

Clothes are important for a Hawaiian party. If there is an opportunity to spend a holiday by the pool, then of course, swimwear will be required. If not, invite the birthday girl or boy to make leis for their friends - an indispensable decoration for a Hawaiian birthday.

For one such garland, prepare 1 roll of crepe paper. The rolled crepe paper roll will need to be cut crosswise into 5 cm rolls. Then each roll will need to be sewn with thread along the strip, pulling it together in bunches. When you put the bunch on the needle, pull it together, and turn the paper that you pulled together clockwise. When one ribbon runs out, you can add a ribbon of a different color.

Flower leis are also easy to make from strips of crepe paper. Take the strip and twist it into a flower, turning the petals inside out. We tie the flowers one by one onto a long string. The more colors, the more beautiful the lei.

Skirts for girls can also be made from ropes or ribbons. Braid two ropes with a braid. Then take the ribbons, fold them in half and push the ends through your braid. You can simply tie it in knots. You can sew flowers onto the belt. And then the girls will be impossible to distinguish from Hawaiian beauties.

For the skirt, you can also use New Year’s “rain”, colored garbage bags with ties, or you can use straw, if, of course, you can find it.

Guests can wear straw hats, sunglasses, flip-flops, sandals and swimsuits.

The most popular Hawaiian game is Limbo. For it you will need a pole or rope decorated with ribbons and flowers. Children walk under this rope to the music. When all children pass once, the bar is lowered. The main condition is that you must pass under the rope, bending only backwards and not forwards. The most flexible participant wins!

“Pineapple Ball” Everyone knows the game where a ball is passed around in a circle accompanied by music. When the music stops, the one who has the ball in his hands dances, or recites a poem, or sings a song, etc. In our game we will replace the ball with a small pineapple, because this is Hawaii. And for older children, we will complicate the task and throw not one pineapple in a circle, but two in different directions. When the music ends, those who still have pineapples in their hands will have to dance together.

Hawaiian dances “Aloha, Hula”

You can learn the elements of hula dance, but this is not important for the holiday. In Hawaiian hello is “Aloha”. Music plays and the first participant says to someone in the circle: “Aloha, Sveta!” and shows a dance move. Everyone on the left hand of the presenter, in turn, begins to say “Aloha, Sveta!” and repeat the movement until this movement reaches Sveta. Then Sveta says: “Aloha, Misha!” and shows another movement. Everyone also repeats the new movement until it reaches Misha. Everyone has to greet someone. And if you like it more than once.

You can also prepare hoops for games. Wrap them in bright shiny paper and come up with various team tasks. For example, go through obstacles by spinning a hoop around your waist or on both wrists at the same time. You can place the hoops on the floor and jump into the middle, or you can place the hoops so that players climb over them. Also invite everyone to stand in a circle and hold hands. Then pass the hoop through the first participant, and then the hoop should go all the way to the end. You can throw not one hoop, but two or more, as many as you have in the house.

We invite you to Hawaii!

Your friends should be looking forward to the holiday you are preparing for them from the very minute they hear about it. How will it be? Will you inform them about this in person, by phone, by email, Viber or SMS? Or maybe they will pick up an unusual invitation card, which is not so difficult to make?

It's up to you to decide, and we'll give you ideas for an invitation card:

• printout of the finished version from the Internet;
• an invitation in any form associated with Hawaii: pineapple, coconut, orchid, surfboard, Hawaiian shirt, fluffy straw hula skirt, ukulele, shell or even beach flip-flops;
• a “ticket” for a plane to Hawaii or a travel package form;
• invitation in a bottle sealed with wax;
• applique made of straw, shells, colored sand and images of any of the listed accessories.

In the text of the invitation, be sure to specify the “Hawaiian” dress code and use the traditional word “Aloha,” which means not just a greeting, but also a wish for goodness, peace and joy, as well as “I love you.” The literal translation of this word from the Hawaiian dialect is “breath of life.”

We have prepared several invitation options for you. You can view them using the link, select the one that suits you, download and print.

Cocktails

Fruit cocktails are perfect for a Hawaiian children's party. For example, take 3 ripe bananas, 2 ripe mangoes, a spoonful of honey, and 50 grams of apple juice. Mix everything in a blender and serve in tall glasses.

Or you can make it from strawberries and low-fat milk/yogurt. It will turn out not tasty, but very tasty. Moreover, you can take not only fresh strawberries, but also mix directly frozen ones. If you wish, you can also make a vegetable smoothie with tomatoes, carrots, young beets, avocado, cucumbers, and spinach.

Have fun at your Hawaiian party!

Welcome to the islands!

To transform your space to match the atmosphere of these fabulous islands, try to get inspired by watching films glorifying Hawaii, because you can pick up many interesting finds!

For your inspiration, the most “Hawaiian” examples of cinema:

• "Hawaii 5-0";
• "Blue Hawaii";
• "The Perfect Escape"
• "In flight";
• “50 First Dates;
• cartoon "Lilo and Stitch".

Before we begin preparations, we must first analyze which specific features of the venue will be important to us. Let's consider the main options: ideas can be combined!

Preparing the open area

In the open-air format, it is important to take into account the following points:

• platform for competitions and dances;
• the ability for guests to relax between meals and entertainment;
• placing a table with refreshments;
• lighting in the evening;
• outdoor accessories.

The simplest solution to many of these issues may be to rent a tent. Under the canopy you can place not only tables, but also lay blankets and scatter pillows for relaxation. In the midday heat, the tent will not allow guests to overheat. Well, the modern choice allows you to choose any shape of the tent, its size and color, however, traditional white will be an excellent background for any decor.

You can opt not for a tent, but for beach umbrellas and tables under them.

Palm trees will add a Hawaiian atmosphere to the landscape. If you don’t have live plants in tubs, it doesn’t matter – you can order impressive balloon designs.

If space and materials allow, you can build an interesting composition in the Hawaiian style from tied logs, bamboo sticks (you can buy them in hardware stores), and cobblestones. Against its background you will get wonderful photo frames as a keepsake!

If you lay out large letters “Hawaii” or “Aloha” from shells, stones, branches and other natural materials, this will maximally complement the atmosphere and create another interesting photo zone.
Place large cardboard or plastic letters on the stage or simply write them directly in the sand: let them rub off under the soles of the dancers, reminding them to cherish moments of joy! Sunset will not signal the end of the holiday: after all, on the islands the night is as beautiful as the day. Make sure your guests can see in the dark. You can, of course, provide lanterns and portable spotlights, but it will be much more effective, and most importantly, more “Hawaiian-style,” to light a pre-prepared fire, from which the torches will ignite (they must be prepared in advance).

You can prepare stationary stands for torches.

Decorating a room for a party in Hawaiian style

You can also create a completely Hawaiian atmosphere indoors. More flowers, real and artificial! Decorate the room with greenery (even if it’s grandma’s ficus and asparagus). Branches of any plants are suitable - willow, fern, acacia, as well as any spectacular leaves and stems - chestnut, corn, sunflower.

You can use decorative ribbons in the form of leafy garlands, sold in craft stores.

Decorate windows and doorways with traditional Hawaiian leis. Of course, you won’t find as many fresh flowers as in Hawaii, especially in the cold season. No problem: you can make leis yourself from corrugated colored paper or bright napkins .

You will need so many of them, because leis are needed not only for decoration. According to the traditions of Hawaiian holidays, every guest receives lei beads around their neck, regardless of gender.

• You can hang posters with views of Hawaii, maps of the islands on the walls...
• Decorate tulle curtains with flowers.
• Don't skimp on balloons and various garlands.
• Fishing nets, ropes, and intertwined ropes decorated with flowers, butterflies and fish will look good - by the way, this is a good background for a photo!
• If you find traditional wooden masks, you can also hang them, as well as models of ukuleles - tiny ukuleles. An ordinary guitar will also work.
• Along the walls you can place surfboards, drums, and wooden figurines.
• Sun loungers, canvas folding chairs or wicker furniture would be appropriate.

The space under the ceiling will be decorated with multi-colored balls. Beach umbrellas and summer hats can be placed as decorative additions.

Look at a few photos of the decoration of the room for a Hawaiian party, including one with a swimming pool. They will help you decide on your party decoration elements.

Fruits should also take their rightful place in the festive atmosphere. Not all of them have to be edible. If you stock up on enough dummies, you can use them to build a colorful composition or string them on jute rope in the form of garlands. Bunches of bananas look especially impressive in combination with large green leaves that imitate banana leaves. Place vases with different fruit sets here and there.

A beautiful and simple accessory that will decorate any interior - a glass, pot-bellied bottle, vase or glass container filled with water in which large flowers and candles float: at dusk they can be lit. It would be appropriate to place shells and shells at the bottom of such containers.

Another beautiful and simple option is jars with multi-colored sand in a wide variety of variations. For such decorations, you can purchase kinetic colored sand, and at the end of the holiday give it to your little guests. An alternative would be a motley mixture of regular salt and broken children's colorful crayons.

Room decoration

To immerse the birthday boy and guests in the atmosphere of the Hawaiian Islands, you need to take a responsible approach to decorating the room.

The first thing that is associated with the atmosphere of Hawaii is the bright garlands of flowers. You can use both fresh and artificial flowers - it all depends on the season. Buds can be made from colored corrugated paper, light fabric - tulle, chiffon. You can hang garlands on windows, under the ceiling, above doorways. They are also placed along the entire length of the curtains.

Hawaiian feast

Any holiday on the islands is not only fun, but also a treat: the Hawaiian word “luau” - holiday party - literally means “feast” . Therefore, one cannot ignore the preparation of the festive table. On the other hand, you will have to dance a lot, so the dishes should not be too heavy, hearty and plentiful.

However, traditional Hawaiian cuisine allows you to easily solve this problem.

Hawaiian table decor

In order to give your feast a completely Hawaiian feel, you need to add a little unusual atmosphere to the table itself. It can be of any shape; it is quite acceptable to use both large and many small tables. Plastic tables or small wicker coffee tables with snacks will not stand out from the general line of the party.

A popular table decor for a Hawaiian party is a “skirt” similar to the traditional hula. You can sew straw onto the tablecloth or create a long, lush fringe from other materials. If a “table skirt” is not to your taste, throw a fishing net over it or just use a bright colorful tablecloth.

Choose bright, colorful dishes. It is perfectly acceptable to use cardboard outdoors - no one will have to wash it. Or you can get more sophisticated and serve, for example, meat or sandwiches on banana leaves, and put fruits in wide-brimmed hats instead of vases! Glasses and cutlery should also be decorated with Hawaiian accessories.

In the center of the table you can place wooden figurines, a composition of fresh flowers and fruits or candles and water, or a mini-waterfall.

If you decide to limit yourself to a buffet or light buffet, then you can build a so-called “Tiki bar”.

Decorate the chairs with flower leis.

Decor

Hawaii is a vibrant summer holiday destination. In Hawaii you need to have fun, relax, sing songs, dance, eat fruits. Therefore, our holiday decor will be just as summery and light - let there be flowers, fresh fruits and the sea everywhere.

The sea should have palm trees, and for the palm tree you will need 3-4 pineapples, palm leaves (or similar leaves, which can be ordered from flower shops or florists) and skewers for mini-kebabs.

First, cut off the tops of the pineapples. Try to cut straight so that the palm does not fall over. Remove the core from all pineapples except the first one. Since the first pineapple will be the basis for the palm tree, it must be stable.

When all the elements are ready, take the skewers. You will need 5 skewers for the lower part, and 4 for the upper one. Pierce the lower pineapple with skewers and place a new one on top.

To keep the leaves well, you can attach them with a hot glue gun. And the real palm tree is ready!

Place wicker baskets filled with pineapples, bananas, coconuts and mangos nearby. They will create a tropical mood. Here we should not forget about the popular skewers. They will add color to your dishes. And, in general, fruit compositions will greatly refresh the table and the holiday itself.

Also, for the ambience of the Hawaiian Islands, create a romantic corner. Find unusual flowers (not daisies, for example, but orchids). Collect pebbles on the street, or even better, by the sea, take a transparent container, immerse everything in water, and light candles. Depending on the colors, this composition can become a splash of color in your holiday interior.

There are never too many flowers at a Hawaiian party. Therefore, walls, curtains, and ceilings can be perfectly decorated with flower garlands.

Let's help ourselves! Hawaiian themed party menu

Dishes should be light, easy on the stomach, and with a bright taste. Good menu choices would be:

• chicken cooked with soy sauce, pineapples, oranges, etc.;
• chops, which in restaurants are called “Hawaiian-style meat”: on a steak, a piece of pineapple under melted cheese;
• fish baked in the oven (if you are having an outdoor party, you can heat it right on the fire);
• seafood (shrimp, mussels, oysters) in salads, cocktails and simply in their natural form;
• vegetable and fruit salads;
• cold cuts and cold appetizers;
• assorted skewers;
• sandwiches, tartlets.

Here you can see recipes for salads in tartlets and learn in detail how to make children's canapés.

The best desserts would be fresh fruit; you can also serve jellies, mousses and, of course, ice cream! Skip baked goods, except for crispy, shell-shaped cookies. You should not put cream cakes on the table - this dessert does not harmonize with the summer atmosphere.

Drinks should be plentiful and provide guests with a wide choice. The main highlight will be the cocktails, let them be varied: non-alcoholic and heady, relaxing or tonic, long or short drinks, but certainly bright and festive.

To do this, decorate the glasses with slices of lemons, oranges, strawberries and kiwis, use straws and umbrellas. Don't forget to stock up on ice! Recipes for the most famous cocktails are available in abundance on the Internet, or you can show your imagination, mix an invented cocktail and call it by your own name.

Snacks and refreshments

For drinks, try sweetish, energizing fruit drinks, garnished with fruit slices, or surprise your friends with coconut cocktails. Coconut milk can be found in many grocery stores today.

The most popular snacks are fruits. You can make beautiful compositions from assorted fruits that will become a themed decoration. For snacks, any product that can be used to create a Hawaiian-style dish is suitable.

For more sophisticated dishes, you can offer something unusual:

• Grilled banana with vanilla ice cream;
• Mango salsa with a hint of summer;
• Meat balls with pineapples;
• Pineapple pieces frozen in chocolate on a stick;
• Hawaiian chicken kebab.

A sweet end to the holiday can be a pineapple or coconut dessert with ice cream.

Hawaiian motifs - choosing music

To create a playlist for your party, think about why you need the music:

• to create an atmosphere;
• dancing;
• musical accompaniment of competitions.

For the first purpose, traditional Hawaiian melodies, which are rich in the albums of many groups and performers, are indispensable. Pay attention to the melodies and solos on the ukulele (traditional ukulele).

You can use the following compositions:

• VA "Blue Hawaii";
• Chris Isaak "Sweet Leilani";
• Perry Como "Hawaiian Wedding Song";
• Elvis Presley "Hawaiian Sunset";
• Ella Fitzgerald "Hawaiian War Chant";
• Hawaiian song "Aloha oe";
• All Star Hawaiian Band "Sophisticated Hula";
• Big Ben Hawaiian Band "On the Beach at Waikiki";
• Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (ukulele);
• Leonid Nagaev (ukulele, harmonica).

Hawaiian music, while harmonious, doesn't have to be the exclusive accompaniment to your celebration. Any composition that evokes thoughts of summer, the beach, or seaside holidays is suitable for this theme .

Choose what you like best, without worrying too much about the authenticity of the music:

• any Latin American rhythms;
• compositions by Shakira, Beyoncé, Ricky Martin;
• 2Hat “Summer and Heat”;
• Potap and Nastya “Summer”;
• Group "All inclusive" "Tanned Summer";
• Chi-Li "Summer";
• Texas "Summer Son"
• Malik “Song of Summer”, “Heat”;
• Any collection from the “Beach Hits” series.

If you have not yet fully decided on the theme of the party, then you can also look at the pirate-themed holiday scenario. It can be adapted for both an adult party and a children's party.

For fans of the era of emerging capitalism, we have prepared two scenarios. The first is a Chicago-style celebration. The second is a party for the golden society based on the film and book The Great Gatsby.

DIY Hawaiian party skirt, explanation with photo

To make a skirt for a Hawaiian party, you don't have to sew anything.

It is enough to manually perform several successive steps:

• Take colorful plastic garbage bags and cut them into strips. If you want the skirt to be very fluffy, then you need to take quite a lot of plastic bags.
• Fasten the cut pieces together with a stapler so that you can wrap the skirt around your hips in volume.
• The top of the skirt can be decorated with artificial flowers or some kind of bright ribbon. The skirt is also fixed using a stapler.

What to wear to a party, how to transform yourself?

Preparing costumes is an important part of any theme party. As you prepare to try on a new image, you are already anticipating a special mood, transformation, and magic. And in the case of a Hawaiian holiday, choosing an image and creating a costume will be quite simple, and it will undoubtedly be bright and effective: such a feature of the Hawaiian style!

The very first thing that comes to mind and will be needed by both men and women is Hawaiian wreaths, also known as beads, which are called “leis”. They are garlands of tropical flowers about 50-60 cm long, placed around the neck of each guest. You can purchase ready-made leis in online stores: they offer a fairly wide selection of garlands of different colors. However, they are easy to make yourself.

Watch the video on how to create your own lei.

Let us immediately note that the most convenient for creating such a lei in our conditions will be carnation flowers, separated from the stem.

Girls getting dressed... or undressing? How to make a Hawaiian costume for a girl

When choosing an image, you should focus on the format of the party. If the celebration is held at the beach, this will dictate one form of dress, but a home celebration will suggest other ways to look Hawaiian. Let's look at several options for Hawaiian looks for girls.

"Beautiful Islander"

The central element of the outfit will be a swimsuit. Better, of course, is a bikini: after all, Hawaiian women are not shy about their golden, flexible bodies. Choose the most colorful of your summer swimsuits. Now let’s give it an “island” look.

A lei worn around the neck already further decorates your “top”, but you can add interesting details:

• large artificial flowers sewn onto the cups of the bra, fluffy bright pom-poms;
• the bodice is decorated with green leaves;
• the straps of the swimsuit are decorated with flowing silk scarves;
• You are unlikely to wear a coconut bodice, traditional for Hawaii; it is too inconvenient to attach it, and it rubs. But its imitation from coconut halves attached to the bodice can look very impressive.

If you don’t want a too revealing top, it is permissible to wear a short top or tie a bright shirt of turquoise, yellow, orange, or red under your chest.

For a more detailed example of making a costume for a girl for a Hawaiian party, watch the video.

“Bottom” means a traditional “hula” skirt, which emphasizes the slender legs and fiery hips of the Hawaiian woman swaying in dance. The material for such a skirt can be varied, and it is very simple to make: you just need a thick elastic band or twine to fit your waist and a little patience to attach the stripes. Disguise the elastic and any knots on it with a floral belt. The length of the skirt can vary from mid-thigh to floor.

Choose what your “khula” will be made of:

• lush green leaves or their fabric equivalents;
• multi-colored ribbons;
• strips of polyethylene;
• corrugated paper;
• jute twine or other rope (you can see how to make such a skirt in the video)
• scraps of bright fabric;
• Christmas tree rain;
• Knitting thread;
• raffia is a thin straw (it will have to be fastened by bending it in half and securing it with a “sliding” loop. You can see the detailed process of making a raffia skirt below).

"Girl of Summer"

Modern native Hawaiians, like their European sisters, do not always prefer national clothing. Many of them prefer bright, airy and light summer clothes that do not restrict movement, decorated with various accessories.

Choose your favorite summer dress or sundress made of silk, chintz or other natural fabric. It’s better if the outfit is not just bright colors, but with a floral print or ornament, but plain colors are also suitable, just not dull colors!

"From what's at hand"

If you can’t think of anything or don’t have time at all, feel free to wear any summer clothes to such a party: shorts, a skirt, even jeans with a bright T-shirt will do, wrap up a pareo. Accessories will save any look : at such a holiday they are even more important than the clothes themselves.

Accessories . The outfit needs to be complemented and decorated. Bright, unique elements will add zest to your Hawaiian look. So, we have already mentioned leis (flower wreaths). And what else?

You can additionally wear:

• floral bracelets made of fresh or artificial flowers for wrists and/or ankles;
• long beads made from several strands of artificial pearls or shells;
• a wreath of greenery on the head;
• belt decorated with flowers, shells, straws.

Hairstyle . There is nothing simpler - let your hair down with a lush mane. To create a Hawaiian look, pick them up on one side near the temple with a large hairpin in the shape of a lush flower or a marine theme. The head may also have a wreath or headband, also decorated with flowers and leaves.

Shoes . Comfortable and summery! Sandals, flip-flops, flip-flops, and soapboxes are suitable. You can additionally decorate them with flower pompoms and shells. Take care of a bright pedicure.

Makeup . Not really necessary if you're going to have fun at the beach, other than sunscreen and maybe a little gold powder. For an indoor option, so as not to look pale in the photo, paint your lips with lipstick in juicy, fruity shades, highlight your lush eyelashes, and slightly darken your face and décolleté (self-tanning is also appropriate). Complete the look with a splash of light and fresh floral perfume.

But if you decide to create a real image of an island girl, then watch the video. The girl, accompanied by pleasant Hawaiian music, clearly shows how to do Hawaiian makeup and a suitable hairstyle.

The video is in English, but the procedure is quite clear.

The stronger sex in Hawaii - options for men's suits

Men rarely pay as much attention to their external image as girls, but in vain! When else will there be an opportunity to be a little not yourself, but a perky and passionate islander or a white planter invited to a native holiday!

Variant of the image “Native”

If you want to feel like a real Hawaiian, then... look at your girlfriend. Hawaiian guys dress almost the same as girls, with the exception of a swimsuit top. A manly naked torso attracts the attention of the fair sex, and the lei will give it additional charm.

But the hula skirt for guys and girls in Hawaii is almost the same! If you are not afraid of such a daring outfit, feel free to wear a hula of any length acceptable to you from any material - from raffia to strips of fabric... You can decorate your legs with “mini-skirts” just below the knees.

REMEMBER! For an “island” suit, you need to take care of the appropriate body condition. No unshaven armpits or excessively hairy chest. I'll have to borrow a self-tanner from a friend. A white fluffy body and a beer belly will also look ridiculous. But if you are a young Apollo, boldly dare and conquer the hot beauties.

Competitions

The next bright stage is competitions. Almost any game we know can be adapted to a Hawaiian theme. Active entertainment is best done at the beginning of the event, when guests still have the strength to jump and run. Allow short breaks between tasks to allow guests to sample treats or just chat.

Active competitions

Limbo trickle

Guests stand opposite each other and pull ropes between them at different heights. The volunteer must pass the obstacle course while leaning backwards.

Gin for Goddess Pele

Hawaiians worship the powerful volcano goddess Pele. The islanders have a custom: to prevent the goddess from flooding the house with lava, you need to appease her and throw a bottle of gin into the mouth of the volcano.

Rules of the game: guests are divided into two teams. Each group has its own volcano with a vent. Make it in advance from a tall container and painted construction foam. Each participant must tie a glass to his leg. Team captains pour liquid into the participants' glass - water, juice or real gin. The players' task is to bring the liquid to the mouth of the volcano through an obstacle course and pour it out without using their hands. The team with the most liquid in the mouth wins. The competition is suitable for children from 6 years old and adults.

Red Lehua flower

The islanders have a legend about two lovers - the fisherman Ohia and the beautiful Lehua. Goddess Pele really liked the young fisherman, but he did not reciprocate her feelings. Then the mistress of the volcanoes got angry and turned poor Ohia into a tree. So that the girl could always be close to her beloved, the good gods made her a beautiful flower, which is now blooming on this tree. If someone picks a flower, it starts to rain - this is how Lehua mourns her separation from the young man.

Rules of the competition: two guests pull a “liana” with red bags suspended from it by a long thread. Small gifts are hidden in them for guests - sweets and souvenirs. Mixed with bags, red paper flowers are suspended from a rope. The player's task: blindfolded, cut off only the bags with scissors, without touching the plants. If the flower does fall to the ground, the participant is sprayed with water or given a funny task: to sing “A Christmas tree was born in the forest” in Hawaiian (you can make it up), eat a banana without hands, pretending to be a monkey. This competition can be held for children from 10 years old and adults.

Canoe racing

Option for the pool: guests must be divided into teams. Tie a string to an air mattress or thick piece of foam. The captain’s task is to swim to the other side and begin to drag the team to him one by one. The participants whom he transported must help him. The team that gets to the other side first wins.

Indoor version: you need to build cardboard boats in advance - these can be ordinary painted boxes. A rope needs to be attached to them around the bottom so that the tension does not cause the box to turn over. The task of the two teams is the same - to cross to the other side. The entertainment is suitable for children and very funny adults.

Hawaiian Instagram

Prepare in advance a large piece of cardboard in the shape of a surfboard and things that you may need on the beach: huge shorts, a Panama hat, a snorkel mask, fins, a lifebuoy or vest, an oversized T-shirt. Place a camera next to the makeshift board. Guests must split into two teams. The participants’ task is to run to the board, put on all their clothes and take a photo, then take off the props and return to duty. The winner is the team that finishes the miracle photo shoot first. Time each participant using a stopwatch. You can enter separate prizes for the fastest surfer. The game is suitable for children from 6 years old and adults.

Dance with a surprise

Before you start this competition, learn a few moves from the traditional dance - hula. Here you can watch a short training video. Then stand in a circle and dance. The presenter will start passing a bag of funny things. These can be huge glasses, noses and mustaches, wigs, hats, coconut bras and bloomers. If the music stops and you have a bag in your hands, feel free to pull the item and put it on. The dance lasts until all the things are put on. Equally suitable for children and adults.

Quiet competitions

If there is not enough space in the room for active competitions or the guests are already tired, you can offer less active entertainment.

Associations

Sit the guests in a circle and give them the ball. The participants' task is to name their association with Hawaii as soon as the ball lands in their hands. Whoever fails is eliminated from the game.

Battle of the sexes

For this competition you will need a projector and screen. Divide the guests into two teams - boys and girls. Take pictures of objects that are associated with Hawaii: drum, diver, starfish, pineapple, cartoon characters. Place a heavily cropped image of some object on the first slide. Take turns asking teams to make guesses. If you didn't guess the item, show the next slide with a less cropped image. Continue in this manner until the guests guess what is hidden in the picture.