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GENERAL INFO Home Committees Call for Papers Sponsors PRACTICAL INFO Location Hotel Travel Info VTS Registration PROGRAM Technical Program TTEP Tutorial Social Event SUBMISSIONS Types of Submissions Author Information Authors & Presenters Login Special and IP Sessions Doctoral Thesis Award Social Program Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 Drums of the Pacific Lu'au Make VTS 2012 memorable by spending an evening with delicious Hawaiian food, festive island entertainment, and a Polynesian inspired production. "Drums of the Pacific" infuses old Hawaiian culture into an impressive theatrical spectacle. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with shell leis and receive a warm, aloha welcome with fresh mai tais or fruit punch. Both drinks will be served all evening, as well as an open bar featuring all your favorite mixed cocktails. This fun-filled night begins with traditional Hawaiian Luau music and audience participation, featuring fantastic activities such as hula and poi ball lessons. Afterwards, the imu ceremony will unveil the night's main dish - world famous Kalua Pua'a (pig). Dinner will follow with an all you can eat buffet that includes many traditional Hawaiian favorites. "Drums of the Pacific" show will follow, which takes you on an exotic journey through the ancient islands of Polynesia. Featuring authentic dances and music of old Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand, Tahiti, Tonga, and Raratonga including the famous fire dance. Dinner Kalua Pork, Huli Huli Chicken, Mahi Mahi, Polynesian Rice, Vegetables Makamaka, Tropical Fruits Anuenue, Soba Noodles, Lomi Lomi Salmon, Pacific Ahi Poke, Tossed Green Salad, and Poi (taro). Desserts Macadamia Nut Lu'au Cream Pie, Haupia with Toasted Coconut, Pineapple Cake and Bread Pudding. It's a great Hawaiian Lu'au Feast served throughout the first half of the show. Open Bar Beer, wine, mixed cocktails, mai tais, and fruit punch. DEADLINES Registr. cutoff: Apr. 12th Hotel cutoff: Apr. 1st Abstract: Oct. 8th '11 PDF: Oct. 21st - extended Special Sess.: Nov. 15th '11 IP Sess.: Nov. 15th '11 Notification: Jan. 7th '12 CONTACTS & FEEDBACK For any questions you can contact the VTS Office, the General Chair or the Program Chair. Moreover, The VTS Organizing Committee is interested in providing a rich historical view of VTS. Please send information you believe to be relevant to the historian. For questions related to this website, please contact the Webmaster

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