Tiki and Caribbean. Can they be mixed? - General Tiki

D DawnTiki Tiki Socialite next stop Hulaville! Joined: Sep 01, 2002 Posts: 1679	D DawnTiki Posted posted on Tue, Feb 8, 2005 4:03 PM Geeky Tiki wrote: Wow, what price "authenticity?" Authenticity is a relative term now isn't it? Although personally, I love the Polynesian cultures, they really have very little to do with Hulaville. I am more of a "Polynesian Pop" flavored kinda gal myself. So yes, there is plenty of room in my bar for plastic swizzle stix, rayon fabrics and "yes" even electricity along with most all other modern conveniences. This debate will never end because right or wrong, there will always be people who see themselves as purists and elitists, bumping heads with those who have broader definitions of the words they use to define themselves.

Geeky Tiki wrote:

Wow, what price "authenticity?"

Authenticity is a relative term now isn't it?
Although personally, I love the Polynesian cultures, they really have very little to do with Hulaville. I am more of a "Polynesian Pop" flavored kinda gal myself.
So yes, there is plenty of room in my bar for plastic swizzle stix, rayon fabrics and "yes" even electricity along with most all other modern conveniences.
This debate will never end because right or wrong, there will always be people who see themselves as purists and elitists, bumping heads with those who have broader definitions of the words they use to define themselves.

Post #140136 by DawnTiki on Tue, Feb 8, 2005 4:03 PM