Laserfiche WebLink
Harry Kim <br />Mayor <br />ou tfv f gut Uzi `i <br />Wil Okabe <br />Managing Director <br />Barbara J. Kossow <br />Deputy Managing Director <br />( ff i r of f1 r 4l avar <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 • (808) 961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553 <br />KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg. C • Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i 96740 <br />(808) 323-4444 • Fax (808) 323-4440 <br />It is a real pleasure to express my appreciation of Ms. Ann Fan's work as a cultural <br />envoy for Hawaii. <br />Although Ms. Fan was not born and raised in Hawaii, she had embraced the spirit <br />of Aloha, and is a most respectful interpreter of Hawaiian traditions. <br />With this book, Ms. Fan helps illustrate the vibrant meaning of the protocols and <br />artistry behind the Lei, an ancient art form. <br />Ms. Fan shows how the traditions of lei -making foster appreciation and love of the <br />`aina, nature and our island home, while encouraging stewardship and the responsible <br />use of natural materials. <br />I hope the readers of this book, published in Chinese, will help spread the joyous <br />word of Hawaii Nei to a wide audience. <br />Aloha, <br />Harry Kim <br />MAYOR <br />County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />