GERMAINES

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GERMAINES

• TOO GOOD TO MISS

LUAU
H A W A I I
Escape!
By Ashley Kanaiaupuni Kanoelehua Renaud
The Ultimate In Hawaiian-Style Fun!
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Central Research Question
How does the liminality of Germaines Luau
breakdown personal comfort barriers, thus
creating and supporting an environment which
allows for a pseudo sense of intimacy amongst the
tourists?
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Theoretical Concepts

• Authenticity
• Liminality
• Physical Foundationalism
• Pseudo Intimacy seemingly
• intimate the act of creating a
• false sense of closeness and
• friendship within an instance

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Research Methods

• Phone Interviews
• Personal Interviews
• Site Visits
• Tour Bus Ride Along

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History of the Luau

• Founder Marsha Germaine
• Why a luau?
• Stephenson Family
• Present Location

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Luau Grounds

• Leeward Oahu
• On the Beach
• Coconut Trees
• Picnic Tables

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Findings Themes
Concept of Ohana
Hawaiian Language
Mai Tai Line
Aloha Attire
Spirit of Aloha
Authentic Hawaiian backyard-style
Romance
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Authenticity
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Liminality
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Physical Foundationalism
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Pseudo Intimacy
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Mahalo Nui Loa!