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Tiki Central is a place to celebrate the classic Tiki Bars of the mid-century and the design aesthetic they established. This movement grew in popularity after World War II when America had a new fascination with the South Seas and Hawaii. Tiki Bars sought to bring an idealized tropical paradise into the concrete jungle of the Modern World. Very little of it was genuine -- born mostly out of the likes of Hollywood art directors and modern architects -- but it all seemed real to a then-naďve public’s eye. The Tiki style started in bars and restaurants but soon spilled over into all forms of popular culture, including music, food, dress, TV and movies, and other forms of architecture. | | |
A Hukilau is a traditional Hawaiian community fishing gathering. A large net is thrown into the sea and the people "herd" the fish into the net and then they all slowly pull the net to shore. Our Hukilau is a net thrown out to all the world, bringing the lovers of Polynesian culture together for our own celebration.
Hukilau was started in 2001 by Swanky and Tiki Kiliki when a few people on Tiki Central discussed gathering at Trader Vic's in Atlanta. We thought it would be fun to have more for them to do than just gather at Trader Vic's, so we ended up with a full 3 days of entertainment. The reaction and excitement was phenomenal! All the venues had to turn people away, as the crowds poured in. It also sparked a fire in many in Florida and around the East to do more. And an annual Tiki Gala was born!
Tiki Oasis is the original tiki weekender and the only event of it's kind on the west coast is happening this summer in San Diego, California August 19-22, Experience a full weekend of live Exotica and classic Surf tunes, attend educational symposiums, peruse art, purchase the latest creations from local vendors and imbibe tropical cocktails poolside while Disc Jockeys from across the country provide a seamless soundtrack from spinning vintage vinyl. Come and enjoy three nights and three days of the Greatest Tiki Show on Earth.
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| A Worldwide Guide to over 500 Tiki Bars, Polynesian Restaurants, and other sites of interest to the midcentury Plynesian Pop enthusiast. |
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