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Aloha May 2008 Everyone!

Aloha to everyone again, it's Joey, finally back to talk some story with you all. I hope everyone is "Maika'i" (my-kah-eey, meaning good! well!) Hilo is fine, Kilauea Volcano is still going stronger than ever, as is the Hawaiian Jewelry Connection! We are in the process of creating an "Old-Hawaii" Fashioned Heirloom Collection", which will debut under Kiliana in Sonoma California. The collection will also be made available here on our website. It will be a wonderful opportunity to own Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry in it's simplest and purest form. Check back soon for the premier of our new Kahili line, a sure favorite to be!

For those unfamiliar with the month of May in Hawaii, every May 1 is considered "May Day"! There is a HUGE, very special feeling of Aloha that comes with May Day; Concerts and community events are held, schools hold celebration programs for their families to come and enjoy hula, song and dance, and there is a slogan and theme song, "May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii, May Day is Happy Day out Here"! Everyone gives lei's (garland of flowers strung, with the ends tied together) made of beautiful hawaiian flowers, given to each other at work, with a kiss, smile and hug of Aloha. It is a very fun, happy time in Hawaii. In schools throughout the state, May Day programs are held, usually a very entertaining and well coreographed show for parents and grandparents to come and see the talents of their accomplished youth. Each class performs on a center stage floor, and a royal court made up of representatives from each grade level also have a chance to perform a "royal number". A May Day King and Queen is appointed by their peers, and the island prince and princess' represent each of the Hawaiian Islands official color, flower and theme. The appointed royalty is also protected by Kahili Bearers, conch shell blowers and a kahuna, all deserving students in the royal court. Everyone is dressed the part, from cloaks, to a tiare crown fit for a queen! Too Much Fun!

Just wanted to show you all an example of a 20mm Flat Bracelet, done for our customer on the Island of Maui. This bracelet is definitely something that will stay with Crystal and her family for a very long time! Engraved on the inside for her is the message: "I Luv your Smylez"








This month, our "Hawaiian Phrase of the Month" is "Sweet Lei Mokihana" (moe-key-hah-na) The Mokihana tree, only found on Kauai, is a symbol of that island. It bears a fragrant berry. A Mokihana Lei is prized for it's rarity and lasting fragrance. I think a Heirloom Bangle Bracelet and Matching Ring would be perfect if adorned with a Mokihana Lei wrap-a-round design! Just a thought......

Thank you so much for your time, I hope this finds you all well, take care of yourselves and your families, and God Bless you all!

Song of the Month "Sweet Lei Mokihana" Written by: George Huddy Appropriate lyric: "Sweet lei mokihana Pay attention My beautiful lei You are unforgettable The sea spray Of Haena The sweet lauae fern of Makana Of Namolokama"

Sweet Lei Mokihana By Ryan Kamakakehau Fernandez

Until the next time we "Talk Story"...

Aloha, Joey
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