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Polynesian Party Music Disguise
You have gone through all the trouble to set up the perfect summer tropical Polynesian island theme party, don't spoil it with ugly large stereos or speakers portruding from your island scene.
Music in Tahitian, Hawaiian and all polynesian cultures is very important. (If you don't have polynesian music for your island party yet, click on "polynesian music" to find one today.)
Disguise your speakers with flower adornements or cover with a large tiki covering (you can do so by enlarging the tiki template found in our "My Island Party" planning ebook). This won't muffle the sounds when you use it correctly and have enough holes for the music to play through.
Here's another great way to hide your speakers or stereos: disguise with a large cardboard "pahu" (Tahitian bass drum), like a tom-tom drum, cutout with motif shape holes cut out for sound. This will keep in with your island party theme elegantly!
Happy party planning! :)
Music in Tahitian, Hawaiian and all polynesian cultures is very important. (If you don't have polynesian music for your island party yet, click on "polynesian music" to find one today.)
Disguise your speakers with flower adornements or cover with a large tiki covering (you can do so by enlarging the tiki template found in our "My Island Party" planning ebook). This won't muffle the sounds when you use it correctly and have enough holes for the music to play through.
Here's another great way to hide your speakers or stereos: disguise with a large cardboard "pahu" (Tahitian bass drum), like a tom-tom drum, cutout with motif shape holes cut out for sound. This will keep in with your island party theme elegantly!
Happy party planning! :)
Tahitian Palm Leaf Weave Placemats - Paper Craft Decor for Your Island Party
What you will need:
- cardboard or paperstock in colour/s of choice
(go for cream or brown for a natural effect)
- glue
Instructions:
1. Cut the paper into long strips about 1/2 inch thick.
2. Weave the paper strips to create a large "straw mat".
3. Cut the paper "straw mat" to small about 3" x 3" for cup mats. Make another one if necessary, and cut down to 10" x 17" for dinner placemat sizes.
4. Glue down lose edges by dabbing on glue where the strips meet.
You can use this method to create cheap and fast island theme party decoration for your table-setting or as a runner for the food table.
- cardboard or paperstock in colour/s of choice
(go for cream or brown for a natural effect)
- glue
Instructions:
1. Cut the paper into long strips about 1/2 inch thick.
2. Weave the paper strips to create a large "straw mat".
3. Cut the paper "straw mat" to small about 3" x 3" for cup mats. Make another one if necessary, and cut down to 10" x 17" for dinner placemat sizes.
4. Glue down lose edges by dabbing on glue where the strips meet.
You can use this method to create cheap and fast island theme party decoration for your table-setting or as a runner for the food table.
Polynesian Fishing hook Adornement
The fish hook is a powerful symbol of the Tahitian and Polynesian culture. Fishing was the primary source of nourishment and remains a large part of the Tahitian lifestyle today.
It's symbolic meaning is applied to arts and crafts and as well as in costumes.
Polynesian fish hooks were made of 'mother-of-the-pearl' shells, whale tooth, wood or bronze (nails brought into the islands when the French settled).
Ideas:
• Use the 'My Island Party' Fish Hook template (click on the image) as pendant for necklaces.
• Print out template and colour or decorate to your own liking.
• Use fish hook template image on greeting cards or party invitations.
• Have your Island Party guests wear a hook with their name written on it.
• Use as party decoration.
