Last week I mentioned this upcoming event in Haiku Maui Hawaii ... the annual Flower Festival....
Haiku Ho'olaulea 2008 - was a resounding success this past weekend. This year the weather cooperated and it was the most beautiful sunny day you could imagine on Maui - so you know it was GREAT! I think the past few years the rain kind of dampened spirits somewhat, but not this year.
We actually were up and at the fair just in time to catch the opening blessing, and the booths and vendors were just putting the finishing touches on their displays. We brought our visitors, Steve and Sue with us, as they were on their way to the airport to go back home to Canada (reluctantly).
Bought some trinkets and a nice tote bag locally made, some plants, some organic jams and jellies... lilikoi butter, hot pepper jelly, mulberry jam, mango chutney. Ate some chow fun. Talked story with some old friends. Watched the kids doing hula. It was fun!
It was a riot of colors! I have so many pictures, I'm going to just dump some in here and not even try to make a nice layout. Hope you enjoy the tropical flower photos.
Would you like to attend this community event next year? If you like, I can keep you posted of the date. Just send me an EMAIL and we can keep in touch.
~ HAIKU homes for sale ~ Aloha from Haiku ~ Georgina M. Hunter R(S) ~ HAIKU land for sale ~
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Georgina, It looks like the flower festival is a lot of fun. Wish I were there. Thanks for the beautiful pictures.
Georgina- Well, your last post had me drooling for the great food, this one is making my senses drool from the absolutely gorgeous photos you have here! SO full of color, what fun it was! One day it will be my yearly activity. Katerina
You sure made your island shine and sparkle with wonderful colors and info!
What gorgeous flowers, Georgina! We have tropicals, but nothing to compare with those - WOW! You live in such a beautiful place :)
Georgina- those are some vibrant colors. I am waiting for spring to go to the desert to see the blooms. I am one of the few people in my neighborhood who loves flowering plants, but I am waiting for the real burst of color to come.
Jimmy - thanks for dropping in.
Katerina - many many people make it a yearly activity to come to Maui, just like the whales!
Sally - Maui is such a sparkling place isn't it?
Lisa - agriculture is still big here, in Haiku and upcountry.
Frank - it should be a good year this year, don't you think? We're also planning a trip to the desert this year.
I love the flowers! I want them all! I'm so envious of the unique varieties you have. And those arrangements are spectacular!
Beautiful, just beautiful! Such an extravagant riot of color and shapes! What a lovely time you all must have had.
Thanks for sharing the island with me,
All the best,
Audrey
Lisa - the arrangements were great, and I missed the lei contest!
Deborah - I will go again next year for sure!
Audrey - I'm glad you were able to come by and stay a while.
Absolutely stunning flowers! I loved the photos of the beach and the sand there on your main profile page! Very Hawaiian! :o)
Katrina - Thanks for making me your associate. See you around.
Georgina - If you and Sally don't stop with these beautiful photos, I am going to have to pack a suitcase and finally get to those islands!!! Absolutely stunning!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!!
hahaha BJ - in your case, come when it gets too hot over there, it will be just right for you over here.
Hi Georgina - every time I visit one of your posts, I get treated with some much candy for the eyes. Just beautiful, every one of them!
Ann
Ann - thanks for the kind words!
Georgiana, The flowers are so beautiful, and your photos are wonderful... the vibrancy. What camera do you use?
Ginger
Ginger - I use a Pentx Optio pocket size digital camera - it's so easy and convenient. Then I use ACDSee Pro for edtiting.