Post #2564 by Kailuageoff on Fri, Jun 21, 2002 12:45 PM

Unfortunately, many people in Hawaii will have no idea what you mean by the tiki scene. The tiki scene is an everyday thing in the islands, and an overt quest for it is a tourist pursuit. If you want to get to know the Hawaiian culture, get to know some locals that are attuned (for real) to their heritage. Be cool, be sympathetic, and be helpful to local causes and issues. Soon you'll be living the tiki thing and not obsessing on it the way we do on the mainland.