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Aloha and Konichiwa, <br />As Mayor of the County of Hawaii, it is my honor and privilege to welcome you to the <br />30th Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival, as we celebrate in person for the <br />first time since 2020. <br />The Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival commemorates the blooming of the <br />original 20 cherry trees planted in 1972 by the Waimea Lions Club at Church Row Park <br />and observes the traditional Japanese practice of hanami, or "cherry blossom viewing <br />party" <br />Much like the bud of the Sakura, our time is short and gently fleeting. let us embrace <br />our challenges and not squander the beauty of our lite's blossom. Let's cherish our time <br />spent with loved ones, uplift those around us, help who we can, when we can, and most <br />importantly, be grateful for every day. If we can do that, our community will bloom, and <br />we will enjoy its beauty. <br />I am honored to serve as your mayor, and I look forward to many more Cherry Blossom <br />Festiyals to come, celebrating the promise of spring, the generous hospitality of our <br />residents, and the blending of cultural heritage that continues to make the County of <br />Hawai'i a truly beautiful place to live. <br />With aloha. <br />Mitchell 0. Roth <br />Mayor <br />County of Hawai'i <br />4 <br />9023 Feilli v`al Plaf nin' Committee <br />Morty Carter, Jr. -Chairman <br />Margo Mau Bunnell <br />Rochelle delaCruz <br />Capt. Jeremie Evangelista <br />Fern Gavelek <br />Margie Kaiser <br />Lori Lei Katahara <br />Leolani Kini <br />Bert Mukai <br />Nancy Male <br />Colin Miura <br />Jim McDonough <br />Amy Nishiura <br />Duane Ruhi <br />Annu Shionoya <br />Kathy Sprinkle <br />Clarence Yee <br />