luau

Luau is a traditional Hawaiian feast and celebration. Historically, luau gatherings welcomed visitors, marked important occasions, and celebrated community. Food is central, with kalua pig prepared in an underground imu pit, often served with poi, rice, and fresh tropical fruits. Other dishes may include laulau, haupia, and lomilomi salmon. Entertainment includes music, singing, and hula dancing, with performers wearing grass skirts and leis. The event is typically hosted outdoors, often on a lanai or lawn, and may feature lei making and traditional games. In contemporary use, luau can describe a themed party or event that imitates Hawaiian hospitality, sometimes for tourists or cultural education.

Luau is a programming language developed by Roblox for scripting on the Roblox platform. It is a dialect of Lua designed to be gradually typed, offering optional type annotations and a type system to improve reliability without sacrificing Lua compatibility. Luau supports common Lua syntax while adding features such as type inference, better tooling, and improved error messages. It is used to write scripts and game logic for Roblox experiences, and includes APIs specific to the Roblox platform. The language emphasizes safety and performance within Roblox's execution environment, and Roblox publishes documentation and tooling to assist developers working with Luau.