Post #386737 by tikijoeusaf on Thu, Jun 12, 2008 9:07 PM

Yes, I agree that Tiki as it was is gone forever and that the "Neo-Tiki" scene in a way is better than a bunch of new places since, the current scene is populated by people who appreciate it and want to preserve it the way it is.

What I find interesting is that some of you have mentioned that when you try to explain Tiki to others very few "get it." Since I started collecting books and other Tiki memorabilia, people I know and share my Tiki finds with do "get it" and want to know more. The quote I often hear from people who come back from vacations in Miami and LA is that; "I would have went there if I knew about it" (I then tell them to go buy Tiki Roadtrip) which is what seems to be one of the main reasons we are losing so many Tiki icons, not enough business. So I believe that it is possible for a slight reassurance of Polynesian Pop. Not the huge cultural movement that we saw in the 50's & 60's but, enough to keep the places we love in business for another 50-60 years and perhaps launch a few new ones that will keep the same style alive.