NEWS RELEASE
                               Public Information Division
                               Department of Customer Services
                               City & County of Honolulu
                               523-4385

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 7, 2002 

Lei Queen Applications Now Available

Applications for the 2002 Lei Queen contest are now available at all Satellite City Halls and recreation centers throughout Oahu.

This year’s contest is titled, “Na Kupuna” (The Grandmother).  Women ages 55 years and older are eligible to compete.  Contestants must have knowledge in the art of Hawaiian lei-making and the ability to perform the hula.

All contestants are required to attend an orientation meeting at McCoy Pavilion on Wednesday, February 20, at 6 p.m.   Interested candidates may submit their application at the time of the orientation meeting. Deadline for applications is Wednesday, February 20.

For more information, call Parks and Recreation Culture and Arts Specialist, Naomi Carter at 547-7393 or Sandi Rosso  at 523-4820.  

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