Visitors came from all over the world. Many stopped by to say aloha.
So many people interested in carving
Can I pet your nose?
Terry is one of our great supporters and volunteers.
Juanette enjoying the day
Our founder, Juanette, playing the Thinker
A Pictoral View of Building a Carousel Figure
Completed Paniolo Horse, Ginger
Some of the initial drawings of the carousel figures
Our state fish the Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa. This cutie gained fame through the hapa-haole song, “Little Grass Shack.” Many people who know no other Hawaiian word, can pronounce this one!
The honu is an important part of Hawaiian culture, legend, and ecology. This honu was carved by Juanette Baysa as she was learning the art of traditional carousel animal carving.
Hawaiʻi has at least two endemic seahorse species, but only the moʻolio of the Carousel of Aloha is big enough to ride!
Namaste
Paniolo horse
He’e
Nene
Monk Seal
Dolphin
Puna Nightengale
Baby Humpback Whale
4 thoughts on “Orchid Show 2014”
Kathy!
Love the pix! Really exciting new design for your website, too! Very professional, very easy to use. Nice interactivity as well. See you soon!
What amazing work…I just read the article about the special carousel of aloha….what a wonderful idea for the people of Hawaii to bring to kids and adults alike…but so much works goes into each piece…it is precious…
Aloha Helen, where did you see the article? Are you here on the island? If so, please come by Hilo Coffee Mill and check us out. We’re set up every Saturday. Would love to meet you. Mahalo for the post…
Kathy!
Love the pix! Really exciting new design for your website, too! Very professional, very easy to use. Nice interactivity as well. See you soon!
What amazing work…I just read the article about the special carousel of aloha….what a wonderful idea for the people of Hawaii to bring to kids and adults alike…but so much works goes into each piece…it is precious…
Aloha Helen, where did you see the article? Are you here on the island? If so, please come by Hilo Coffee Mill and check us out. We’re set up every Saturday. Would love to meet you. Mahalo for the post…
I just posted 17 pictures showing the building and hand carving of a carousel figure. Check it out!