• The Hawaiian Islands span the distance of 1,524 miles, which makes it the longest island chain in the world.
• The customary Hawaiian Luau was earlier referred to as the 'aha 'aina and was used to celebrate many events including coming of age and visitors.
• At this feast one of the main dishes involved the wrapping of chicken in the young leaves of the Taro plant and baking it in coconut milk. This dish was called 'Luau' and as a result of its being one of the main courses of these feasts the feasts themselves came to be called 'Luaus.'
• Traditional Luaus are eaten on the ground, with food place on Ti Leaves that cover a type of woven mat called the Lauhala mats.
• Guests at Luau party receive Leis as they arrive. The Lei is a necklace (or headdress) of woven flowers or shells and is given as a display of affection.
• When dressing up for the Luau women can place a flower behind their right or left ear.
• Placing a flower over the left ear indicates that one is taken or in a relationship and placing a flower over the right ear indicates that one is available.
• Hawaii has the highest life expectancy in the United States. For males the average life expectancy is 75 years and for females it is 80 years.

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