2019 Annual Lei Day Contest at Kapiolani Park, Honolulu, HI

The calm before the "storm" of people who will line up to view the leis on display.

 

 

Giant ipu.

The Band Stand featured live entertainment.

The Royal Court views the lei before the display opens to the public.

Other art and craft on display in neighboring tents.

Demos on how to make lei.

Hala art.

Different kinds of flowers which represent the various islands.

Beginner Lei category.

Beginner lei winners.

Hat lei

Lavender.

Unusual dried hat lei.

Pink/red lei category.

Mayor's Grand Prize

 

Green lei category.

Purple lei category.

 

Orange/yellow lei category.

 

Mixed color category.

This is how my lei should be worn.  It is the kui method with crown flowers, stephanotis and hypericum.

Top, back of lei.

Detail closeup of bind point - wear like a necklace.  Unfortunately, the way the lei are displayed on the board does not allow the viewer to see how the lei should be worn.

2019 May Day Tour in Honolulu

2018 Lei Day Contest at Kapiolani Park, Honolulu, HI

The long line at noon to view the lei on display.  The viewing began at noon.

Maile style ti leaf lei decor.

There are different age categories for youth and these were the winners for the 5 years and under!

These are 6-8 year olds.

9-12 yr. olds.

13-17 yr. olds.

I believe this was the adult red/pink color category.

Close up of the first prize winner in the beginners category.

Sarah's first time entry in the beginner's category.

Professional mixed color category.

Mayor's Grand Prize winner was also a hat lei.

Hat lei (Papale)

My absolute favorite of all the lei.  First prize.

Green/brown color category.

White category.

Purple/blue category.

Red/pink category.

Yellow/orange category.

Mixed color category.

Non real floral category.  These were made with ribbons.

Demonstration and vendor tent.  Gorgeous kauna'oa and spanish moss lei.

Close up of an arrangement.