If you are hosting a tiki party, then you are undoubtedly in search of some tiki music This style of music, which can make listeners feel as though they are on a tropical island, began as part of the tiki craze in the 1940s and 1950s

Hula hoops are simple hoops that are kept around the waist by swinging the hips in a hula-like motion Although hula hoops became a cultural craze during the 1950s, the toy actually dates back much earlier

Once you've built your tiki bar, it's time to stock it with the perfect accessories Whether your bar is indoors or out, tiki-themed bar accessories provide the perfect finishing touch

Trader Vic was the nickname of Victor Jules Bergeron, Jr, who was born in 1902

Tiki Masks are carved wooden masks that represent deities or gods from the Central Eastern Polynesian Culture They are used as home decor and they also serve various purposes such as warding off evil spirits and increasing the fertility of humans

The popular Tiki artist Les Baxter was actually born in Texas in 1922 In his teens, Baxter joined several dance bands as a saxophonist

Tiki culture first came into American consciousness in the 1930s, when Texas-born Ernest Raymond Beaumont-Gantt, who had journeyed throughout the South Pacific, opened Don the Beachcomber restaurant in Hollywood The Polynesian-themed restaurant offered Cantonese cuisine and exotic rum concoctions in a tropical ambiance of blazing torches, leis and brightly colored fabrics

Hawaii is known for its natural beauty It's no wonder that so many people choose to take their vacations in this paradise

A beach party is a perennial favorite, especially during the summertime Although it helps if it can be held at an actual beach or around a backyard pool, any party can be transformed into a beach party with just the right décor, entertainment, and food

From the late 1940’s to the mid-1960’s, the tiki craze swept the nation as servicemen returned from the South Pacific with nostalgia for island culture This fad took on many forms, but is perhaps best known for tiki restaurants