Tayten Kaleo Punzal wanted to enter his shell and ti leaf creation into the 36th annual Irmalee & Walter Pomroy Lei Contest, but at 17 months of age, he was too young, said Onio Punzal. The Kauai Museum celebrated May
Tayten Kaleo Punzal wanted to enter his shell and ti leaf creation into the 36th annual Irmalee & Walter Pomroy Lei Contest, but at 17 months of age, he was too young, said Onio Punzal.
The Kauai Museum celebrated May Day with its annual lei competition which attracted a wide range of lei using fresh material. Once judging was completed, swarms of people poured through the courtyard gates to get a closer look at the lei, beating the heat with a selection from the Ono Pops coolers holding some seasonal delights like the Pickled Mango flavored treat.
Linda Pitman, inspired and taught by Irmalee Pomroy, and Kaua‘i Iki of Ke Kula O Ni‘ihau at Kekaha captured the most honors after combining both the Special Award and Category winnings.
Mia Javellana was deemed the Youngest Lei Maker, and Malia Nobrega-Olivera was tops in the New Winner categories.
