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60 M i c ha e l M o ore I've had a long standing love affair with Maui culture. The Hawaiian legends, as expressed in hula and chants, are absolutely mesmerizing. Did you know there are more than 30 types of hula? My favorite is the kahiko, or ancient traditional hula, where the true culture of Hawaii is reflected in dance, music and words. Be sure to check out a luau while on Maui. Michael Moore has been a Maui business owner and hula enthusiast since 1987. He is co-owner of Old Lahaina Luau, one of the most popular luaus on Maui. (808) 667-6060, or online at OldLahainaLuau.com. Origins of luaus trace back to the year 1856. Interesting fact:: Island Culture Get lei'd at a luau. Hawaii lies in the northern most point of the Polynesian triangle. Early Polynesians reached these shores by navigating the stars. As a result, Hawaii and Polynesia are deeply entwined. In order to understand what "Aloha" is all about, I encourage you to learn all you can at one of the shows that present the complete history of these archipelagos! Polynian Influence These shows are very hot. Robert "Lopaka" Aguiar is the award winning Creative Director of Feast at Lele, Maui's premier Polynesian Dinner Show. For more information about the show, call Robert or his staff at (808) 667-5353, or go to FeastAtLele.com. Fire knife dancing originally came from Samoa. Interesting fact:: lopak a A g u i ar As a Hawaiian chef, the plate lunch is my passion. The tradition dates back to the plantation days when workers from various cultures would share traditional foods with each other. Two scoops of rice, one scoop of macaroni salad, and a protein - my personal favorites are Korean Kalbi Ribs and Filipino Chicken Stew. If you love trying new food, I would highly encourage you try a Hawaiian style plate lunch while on Maui. Eat Like the Locals Maui plate lunch. Tim Moore has been a restauranteur and plate lunch authority on Maui since 1987. He is co-owner of Aloha Mixed Plate. Call them at (808) 661-3322, or go to AlohaMixedPlate.com T I M M OORE Highest rice consuming state: Hawaii. Interesting fact::