I can feel the breeze as we stand on the balcony overlooking the shore of Fort Lauderdale while attending the Hukilau in years past. It is a fantastic festival of all things tiki. Nothing short of true paradise. The sun, the music, the camaraderie. We met SO many wonderful people, it opened up a world of new connections and friendships. An incredible production of Tiki Kiliki a divine connoisseur of tiki. Also on display were fashions and art and antiquities in the tiki bazaar that were from all corners. Tiki carving demonstrations on the sands of the Yankee Clipper. Seminars on exotica music, tiki drink mixology, bus tours to the famous Mai Kai for the Polynesian floor show and dinner, also to the JetSetter Lounge, retro slide shows by Charles Phoenix. Plus music, music, music. All this, in a nutshell, or a coconut shell, will give you a small hint as to what I mean if I refer to anything tiki in the future.
We have traveled to this “convention” like event on three occasions. I enjoy my time on the beach, beach-combing, and by the pool, reading or working on whatever art project that I’ve taken along for the ride, also taking photos for inspiration and reflection after returning home.
Hukilau season is coming soon. We won’t be traveling there this year, but by all means will be celebrating in our own paradise.
‘Las Olas Sunset’ is a view from our travels there.
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