Boon Hall Oasis in cool Stony Hill, St Andrew, is the perfect location for any tropical-themed event. And on Saturday, June 27, it was just what the party doctor ordered for Scotiabank's luau for customers, clients and other special guests.

Grass-skirted hostesses greeted guests upon arrival. Their colourful ensemble was completed with leis and floral hair ornaments. The décor on the lush grounds of Boon Hall Oasis included pretty pastel umbrellas, sculptures and paintings. Food stations for every conceivable heart's desire were scattered strategically over the venue.

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Fun and games were coordinated by the ebullient Denise Hunt who had everyone scurrying about to find hidden treasure or generally make fools of themselves. Those who preferred more sedate activity could opt for a massage by the river or laze in oversized sofas in the shade.

But the most irresistible feature of the package was the well-researched menu of items prepared by caterer extraordinaire, Lorraine Fung, and her team. Some of the authentic and fusion dishes included Hawaiian coleslaw, volcano shrimp, coconut-crusted shrimp, char sui pork ribs and huli huli chicken. The roast suckling pig was presented to guests in a special Hawaiian ceremony complete with dancing girls.

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Madge Flake (left) is chilling with Haile Hinds-Bedward and Tanya Palmer. - Photos by Ian Allen/Staff Photographer

Ricardo Thompson mixes a mean melontini, that he displayed at the luau.

From left: Karen Weller, Dwayne Paul, Monique Todd, Gail Mills and Lennox Elvy are some of the coordinators of the event.

Businessmen Byron Thompson (left) and Neville Marsh hang out with Scotiabank's Denise Coubry at Saturday's luau.

GraceKennedy's Douglas Orane in conversation with Scotiabank's head, Bruce Bowen.

Scotiabank's Madge Flake speaks with customers, Vinroy Whyte (second left), Granville Marsh (second right) and Val Morris.

Flow's Tommy Chin enjoys his chat with Dawn Roberts (centre) and Suzan Bowen.