Ready to go at 8:30 AM Saturday. The white dendrobium orchid continues to bloom.
We arrived a bit early at 9:00 AM and I took this photo of the Hawaii Theater on Bethel Street at Pauahi.
The historic old pump house at Dr. Sun Yat Sen Park will be covered with canvas panels as part of the art activity.
Our bonsai display on Bethel Street across from the park.
The first of the Hawaiian bands sets up at the park.
Hula halau dances for the people.
Keiki hula. So cute!
We had two canopies with the bonsai display between them.
The pump house will become a big yellow LEGO.
Andrea and a painting demonstration.
I brought along some colored felt pens to color with. Photo by Andrea.
Andrea put together a bonsai coloring book as a handout. Photo by Andrea.
The coloring book is for all ages, with bonsai style descriptions and information on tools and pots. Photo by Andrea.
Hanging out with the bonsai guys. Photo by Andrea.
Mayor Kirk Caldwell addresses the attendees. He spoke about Dr. Sun Yat Sen and art, mentioning that yellow is his favorite color.
Talking to a passerby. Photo by Andrea.
Mayor Caldwell stopped by and talked about bonsai. He told me he has a couple at home that he works on. Photo by Andrea.
The Mayor asked about the display bonsai. Photo by Andrea.
It was good talking to Mayor Caldwell. Photo by Andrea.
The Mayor graciously posed for photos with Ryan and me. John watches from the side. Photo by the Mayor's assistant.
The Mayor took a look at some of Ryan's trees for sale.
Painting plastic tubs yellow for the top of the LEGO.
Artist Suzanne dances to the music.
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