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Play PolynesianBy MIKE SAUERPublished on June 09, 2009 at 3:02amIf the extent of your knowledge in Tiki culture is the talking parrot ride at Disney World, its time to wise up. For the past seven years, a band of so-called Tikiphiles has gathered in Fort Lauderdale for what has become the premier celebration of Polynesian pop. The Hukilau 2009 isnt just an event for beachcombers and mixologists to mingle; its an admiration of Floridas past. Americas vacationland was once a mecca for all things Tiki, says Brian Crum, entertainment coordinator of Hukilau and drummer for the Intoxicators. The event celebrates urban archaeology, in a sense. But its also a lot of happy people with rum.
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