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21 May 2015
Chapter 56 opened its annual exhibition, Splendors of Ikebana, with the theme of Dynamic Tension of Color. Gail's opening remarks touched on how planning an event like this is much like planning a wedding every year. The exhibition was then blessed with a Hawaiian oli (chant) and a Christian prayer, and all were invited inside. Dr. Hirai and two of her koto students, a brother and sister aged 15 and 11, serenaded us the rest of the evening. To round out the event, we all tasted treats by eleven of our bakers who provided a delectable dessert buffet. Dessert judge Darryl awarded them all blue ribbons. After months of hard work and preparation, even planning committee chairman Earl was able to relax and enjoy the evening.
 President Gail at the entrance |
 The crowd gathers |
 Opening remarks |
 Misty Kelai offers an oli (Hawaiian chant) |
 Koto players |
 Pastor Darren Galindo |
 Earl opens the gallery |
 Watching the koto players |
 Koto players Dr. Bernice Hirai with brother and sister students Asa and Sakae |
 Teacher and student duet |
 Flute too |
 Studying the details |
 Bertha explains her arrangement to the Consul General |
 Consul General viewing an arrangement |
 Elaine with the Consul General's wife |
 Consul General inspecting another arrangement |
 Consul General and wife |
 These are birch branches. No, they don't grow in Hawaii... |
 Consul General viewing the youth arrangements |
 Consul General viewing arrangement |
 The dessert contest gets started |
 The judge |
 Let the tasting begin! |
 Two down, nine more to go... |
 Everyone has a taste |
 Probably the cutest dessert! |
 Finally able to relax and enjoy! |