 A
Hawaiian Adventure Awaits
Transporting
guests from the Las Vegas Strip to a tropical paradise, the Imperial
Palace invites you to experience the sights, sounds, flavors, and
fun of the islands with a trip through the cultures of beautiful
Polynesia at the Imperial Luau!
Upon arriving,
guests are greeted with Hawaiian leis and exotic drinks while being
treated with open-armed island hospitality from the hula dancers.
Held by the glistening Shangri-La pool, the fun-filled evening of
music, dance, and island-themed cuisine features an unforgettable
all-you-can-eat experience highlighted by a roasted pig, an array
of salads, fruit, shrimp, fish, chicken, prime rib, and an extensive
dessert bar.
Following dinner,
the real excitement begins as the Drums of the Islands bring their
extravaganza of Polynesian dance and music to the stage. With live
music, traditional costumes, original choreography, and a fire-eating
finale, guests are sure to be impressed.
Led by the charming
Rozita Lee as emcee, Drums of the Islands has been an entertainment
staple at the Imperial Palace and has been around long enough that
the cast includes three generations of performers.
“It’s
a great legacy and we really enjoy doing it,” states Lee.
In the fast-paced
and fun show, Ms. Lee narrates as the performers display dances
from the Tahitian, Hawaiian, Maori (New Zealand), Fijian and Samoan
cultures. Each dance is unique in style, with the dancers shaking
energetically at times and bending and turning gracefully at others.
 One
of the stand-out, crowd-favorite parts of the luau is the Samoan
Fire Knife dance, where one performer swings flaming blades in a
fury, looping them around his head and under his body. He even touches
the fiery knives to his tongue and feet to the amazement of the
crowd.
Some of the
other dances to be enjoyed are the Tahitian “O’te’a,”
the “Blue Hawaii” hula, the “Haleakala”
hula, the Maori haka and poi ball dance, the Fijian warrior dance
and the Tahitian aparima dance.
The Imperial
Hawaiian Luau is one of the more interactive shows in Las Vegas.
At one point in the show, Ms. Lee invites birthday, wedding and
anniversary celebrators down to the stage. The celebrating couples
are even treated to the Hawaiian Wedding song. Ms. Lee also teaches
the audience all about the important Polynesian principles of “aloha”
and “hang loose!” David Kolaski, marketing executive
with the Imperial Palace, says the luau remains popular and is often
selling out.
“It’s
something different that people can’t find anywhere else,”
states Kolaski. “You can go to a million comedy shows and
other types of shows, but there are not many dinner shows left,
and certainly not a luau.”
So
while you're in Vegas, relax by escaping reality with the Imperial
Hawaiian Luau for a fun, exciting evening of tropical enchantment
and culture. It's something adults and kids alike can say "aloha"
to!
Tickets
to the Imperial Luau are $39.95 (plus tax & fees) for general
admission (includes silk flower lei and one free drink) and $59.95
(plus tax & fees) for VIP admission (includes preferred seating,
souvenir glass, all you can drink beverages, and a fresh flower
lei). Tickets may be purchased by calling 888-777-7664, online at
www.imperialpalace.com, or by visiting the Imperial Palace box office.
Showtime is Tuesday and Saturday at 7 PM. Last show is September
30.
-Jordana Anderson
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