Aloha!
Continuing our Hawai’i Club’s tradition, we are preparing to host our 30th annual Lūʻau in Spring 2023, and we need your support. The club chose “Mālama Da ʻĀina”, meaning, “Taking Care of the Land”, as the theme for this year's Lūʻau.
While most think Lū’au translates to “party,” it actually translates to “young taro tops”. Young taro tops are leaves utilized to cook different feasts and are also representations of the type of food served at celebrations. The term "Lū’au" was first utilized in 1856 by a Pacific Commercial Advertiser. Since then, Lū’au has transformed into what we know it as today, which is a celebration of Hawaiian culture through traditional food & dance.
Lū’aus are a time and place of gathering between all individuals to enjoy a night of fun, laughter, and love. We invite you to join us as we celebrate our 30th annual Lū’au in hopes that we create an event that leaves you with a smile and an everlasting memory of a UNC Hawaiian Lū’au.
Why Give
We are raising $7,500 to help us cover the costs to host The City Boys, an island reggae band from Honolulu, HI to this year’s Lū’au. Donations to this campaign will allow us to defray the cost of travel for Hawai'ian musicians to perform at our 30th anniversary event.
With your support the club can plan a Lū’au that brings a little bit of home to Greeley.
Kaiya Nobriga '23
Lū'au is an opportunity to share and enjoy our Hawaiian culture with others here in Colorado through food, music, dancing, and activities. To me, Lū'au not only allows us to share our culture but it reminds me of home and where I've come from. Which I think serves as a good reminder, especially being so far away.
Tatum Katsutani '25
Lū'au is an event that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. My hope in celebrating this 30th annual Lū'au is that we get to bring a piece of Hawai'i to Colorado, leaving those who attend with a smile and a core memory.