Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 8, Number 7, 1 July 1991 — Lei contest on Kauaʻi [ARTICLE]

Lei contest on Kauaʻi

Professional florists, amateurs and hobbyists in Hawai'i are invited to compete in a lei-making contest sponsored by the Society of Amenean Florists (SAF), the nahonal trade association representing the floral industry. The contest is scheduled in conjunction with SAF's annual convention, July 24-27, at Westin Kauai Lagoons at Kaua'i. The lei-making contest is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, and is being coordinated by Irma!ee Pomroy, head florist at the Westin Kauai Lagoons resort. Leis must be on display by 2 p.m. and will be judged at 4 p.m. Ribbons will be awarded for first, second and third plaee categories. Two grand prizes, the SAF Award and the Westin Florist Award, will also be given. Leis may be entered in one of the following categories: white or green, yellow or orange, pink or red, blue or purple, mixed colors, head lei and hat lei. Leis must be made of fresh or dried materials such as flowers, follage, seeds, pods, etc. No artificial materials, wire, tape or staples may be used. Paint spray and glitter are not allowed. Contestants must furnish their own materials. To enter the competition, contact Irmalee Pomroy at Westin Kauai Lagoons at 245-5050.