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Last June, tiki-philes from all over the country gathered in sunny Ft. Lauderdale Florida for The Hukilau 2007. It is a fun event for fans of tiki, tropical, Hawaiian, Polynesian culture. This year tiki fans had the pleasure of seeing Robert Drasnin perform live. Other artists included Trixie Little & the Evil Hate Monkey (an acrobatic burlesque duo), The Disasternauts (a simian surf band), a real live mermaid, the Mai-Kai performers and more.

Brian and I were unable to go this year because we were moving to New York. My pal Sandra (who helped out with the festivities) was kind enough to share some photos with us.

(l-r) Dan Carr, Sandra Carr and Bre-elle Ishtar

more fun photos after the jump

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Robert Drasnin and his band

Mai-Kai fire dancer

The Mai-Kai mystery girl served Dan the mystery drink.

Trixie Little & the Evil Hate Monkey

A mermaid swimming at the Wreck Bar at the Yankee Clipper

The Disasternauts

all photos courtesy of Sandra Carr