WHITE HOUSE LUAU,

CONGRESSIONAL PICNIC LOCAL STYLE

On June 25th one of Hawaii's favorite sons celebrated with a luau at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Along with Hawaii’s finest delicacies from Chef Alan Wong, the evening featured Hawaii’s largest entertainment company, Tihati Productions.  

The program included 20 dancers and musicians from Hawaii showcasing the historical and cultural stories of the islands through traditional song and dance, known as hula.

“President Obama is bringing the Hawaii family spirit of “ohana” to the White House and to all Americans through the first White House luau,” stated John Monahan, President & CEO of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau.

Today’s luau have been influenced by Hawaii’s melting pot of cultures. In addition to the traditional chicken baked in coconut milk, roast pig, sweet potatoes, poi, and dried fish, rice is now a staple and celebrity chef, Alan Wong, provided a few new surprises to the menu. 

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