| For many years in the UK Hawaii became popular | | | | flowers can be fake or real. Sometimes leis are made |
| because of the hit TV show Hawaii 50 which run for | | | | for the waste wrist or bracelet as well. These crafts |
| over 12 years until 1980. | | | | can be accented with a variety of other items as |
| Hawaii Five-O was shot on location in Honolulu, Hawaii, | | | | well, such as dried bamboo pieces, miniature pineapple |
| and throughout the island of Oahu - with occasional | | | | and/or coconut ornaments. Grass skirts may also be |
| filming in other locales like Los Angeles, Singapore and | | | | a craft that is made at an island party. |
| Hong Kong as well as other Hawaiian islands. | | | | The backdrop of the indoor location of a Caribbean |
| Hawaii Five-O centers on a fictional state police force | | | | Tropical Island party would represent the beach |
| of the same name - in honor of Hawaii's status as | | | | scenery of islands such as the Bahamas, Jamaica, |
| the 50th State - led by former Navy officer Steve | | | | Cuba, or otherwise. On the contrary, a Hawaiian |
| McGarrett (Jack Lord), who was appointed by the | | | | party may include decoration themes of one or more |
| Governor Paul Jameson (Richard Denning). Hawaii is | | | | of Hawaii's favorite island volcanic beach spots or |
| the only state without an actual statewide police | | | | beaches. Usually the purpose of a themed party is to |
| agency. | | | | help open the minds of groups of employees. More |
| Two of the most commonly planned island theme | | | | importantly, these parties provide a way for new |
| parties in 2008 include those that represent either | | | | groups of employees to get better acquainted. |
| the Caribbean or Hawaii-or a combination of both | | | | If like most of us you do not have such scenery |
| areas. Events and activities that may be included in a | | | | then by adding some party decorations and fancy |
| Hawaiian or Caribbean themed party could include | | | | dress you can always use your imagination! |
| belly dancing (and regular types of dancing), "tanning" | | | | If you are planning a party this year then Hawaiian |
| on the beach, and lei making. | | | | might be a good bet subject to the weather as |
| A lei is basically a flower necklace that is usually made | | | | always! |
| from loose orchids or similar-shaped flowers. These | | | | |