Big Island

Gathering of the Kings Luau

Join Gathering of the Kings for an evening that combines two award winners - the Big Island’s finest cuisine and its most spectacular Polynesian production.

Guests are invited weekly to gather for an evening that begins under the stars dining on culinary treasures from Hawai’i, Tahiti, New Zealand and Samoa on the beautiful grounds of the Fairmont Orchid.

Gathering of the Kings is a dynamic story of the Polynesian people filled with mystery, intrigue, courage, and hope. It depicts their journey across the Great Pacific to the lands they settled along the way, portraying a fresh recognition of their identity, heritage, and destiny, where cultural diversity is celebrated and embraced. It is their history coming alive through melodic lyrics, deep poetry, and enchanting dance, exhibiting a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors and rhythmic beats unique to the Pacific Islands. A new sound, capturing the best of both traditional and modern music and dance, draws the participant into a timeless place full of enchantment and energy.

The Gathering of the Kings Program
• Creation and First Migration
• Preparation for Departure into Uncharted Waters of the Pacific
• Departure and Multiplication of the Polynesian Race
• Birth of Samoa
• Birth of Tahiti
• Birth of Hawaii
• Birth of Aotearoa
• Siva ‘Afi – Fire Knife Dance of Samoa
• Gathering of the Kings
• Finale – Mele Puhano

Gathering of the Kings Show Schedule
5:00pm – Check-In Begins
6:00pm – Buffet Service Starts
7:00pm – Show Starts
8:30pm – Show Ends

Gathering of the Kings Luau Tickets Include: Open Bar (All-You-Can-Drink) / Entertainment / Soft Drinks / Dinner

This Polynesian Feast is presented by the award winning chef at the Fairmont Orchid:

From the Island of Samoa
Oka – marinated fish with coconut and lime
Vaisu – chargrilled fish with coconut sauce
Sapasui – beef with ginger and noodles
Coconut Sponge Cake

From the Tahititan Islands
Green Papaya Salad
Papaya Chicken
Coconut Vanilla Prawns
Pork Curry with Banana
Baked Mango
From the Hawaiian Islands
Warabi Salad
Lau Lau
Lomi Fish
Poke
Poi
Tropical Fruit
Haupia Cake

From Aotearoa (New Zealand)
Mussel Salad
Lamb Ragout
Kiwi Fruit Tart

From the Hawaiian Islands
Warabi Salad
Lau Lau
Lomi Fish
Poi
Poke
Haupia Cake