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Chinese New Year is celebrated on the second new moon after the winter solstice.   This year it falls on February 3 and, in Chinese Astrology, this is the year of the Rabbit. 

Here in Hawaii celebrations were held on January 14-15, 21-22 and 28-29.  The Lion Dance is one of the most popular traditions. A giant lion costume is worn by a number of individuals (one controlling the head, the other the back side of the lion… and depending on how the long or large the costume is, there maybe one or two more individuals making up the middle portion of the lion). During the dance the habits and expressions of the Lion are imitated.  The lion is a symbol of power, wisdom, and good fortune. It is also said to chase away evil spirits and brings hapiness, longevity, and good luck… That’s why you will often see people “feeding” the lion money.. 

2011 Lion Dance in Chinatown

What’s to eat? Well… What’s not to eat???  During the Chinese New Year’s celebration there’s an abundance of food!  It’s during this time of year that many of the dessert shops will be buzzing! You’ll see that they are stocked up with treats like candied yam, ginger and coconut strips! Also, many of the chinese restaurants will be offering Jai, a vegetarian dish. It’s also called Buddah’s Delight or Monk food.

Yellow Plumeria - Silk Flower Lei

The plumeria flower is a light fragrant flower that comes in different varieties and colors.  It used to grow in many yards here in the islands, I noticed though through the years it is not as abundant as before. 

Special remembrances of this flower is that we always made plumeria leis whenever we had special parties, or for our school May Day events, memorial events or just to give to as an act of kindness.    

Although there were many varieties and colors the most popular colors are the pink and yellow flowers.

Pink Plumeria – Silk Flower Lei

The Fourth Phase – Selecting a Photograph & Design

 In an effort to tie everything together, Bath Salts Hawaii and Miss Hawaii must choose a photograph and message that best represents the image and unique mission of that year’s Miss Hawaii.

Next Phase 5 – the last phase :  Bottle

The Fifth Phase - Bottle

 After all decisions have been made, the photograph and wording are sent to the label company, where they create the front and back labels for the new bottle.  When the labels are finished, our team manufactures the bottles by hand to complete the new Legacy Line addition! 

Hope this gives you a little insight of the production and creation 

of the Legacy Line Exclusive Signature Blend. 

Mahalo A Nui Loa!

 Bath Salts Hawaii

The Third Phase - Naming the Fragrance   

 This could be one of the hardest decisions that Miss Hawaii has to make with respect to this process.  As you can imagine the name that  Miss Hawaii gives the newly created Legacy Line blend is a very important decision.  This bottle represents who she is, her family and community, as well as the Miss Hawaii Organization and the people of Hawaii.   

 I am proud to say that the two signature blends that have already been created well represent the Legacy Line blend!   

Jalee Fuselier

   

   

Hale’iwa, created by Jalee Fuselier, Miss Hawaii 2010, is inspired by the Northshore community and her hometown, which has nurtured her and provided her support throughout the years.  

   

  

 

 

 

 

Raeceen Woolford - Miss Hawaii 2009

 Anuenue, created by Raeceen Anuenue Woolford, Miss Hawaii 2009, means “rainbow” and, as you can see, is taken from her middle name, which was lovingly given to her by her mother.   

   

  

   

   

  

 

The Fourth Phase – Selecting a Photograph & Design 

 

 

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Second Phase – Selecting the Color 

 Miss Hawaii chooses a signature color from a list of seven available colors (yellow 2010, lavender 2009, blue, green, orange, pink & white).  In order to create a fresh look each year, Miss Hawaii will choose one of the seven colors that has not been used previously.  However, once all seven colors have been used, they will become available again for all of the future Miss Hawaii bath salt blends.

The Third Phase - Naming the Fragrance

First Phase – Creating the Fragrance

 The process of creating the new addition to the Legacy Line entails that Miss Hawaii selects her favorite scents from the more then 16 tropical scents manufactured by Bath Salts Hawaii. 

 One of our team members is on hand to personally assist Miss Hawaii as she creates her very own unique blend.  We proceed by combining Miss Hawaii’s favorite scents in several combinations until she is satisfied with the fragrance blend that best represents her style and spirit.  A sample of the newly created Legacy Line blend is then sent off to our lab where our master blenders put the final touches on our prized fragrance. 

Watch for our next article:  Second Phase – Selecting the Color

Hale'iwa Bath Salt

Miss Hawaii 2010 - Jalee Fuselier

Miss Hawaii 2010, Jalee Fuselier, with her selected ”Hale’iwa” bath salt,

which is a unique blend of coconut and pineapple scent.

Traditionally leis are made out of many different flowers and now many lei makers are using leaves, shells and other plants, beads, and nuts to decorate the lei.  

Here is a silk flower lei with poinsetta and a white flower called tuberose.  Get ready for the holidays and contact us to order – Email:  wishiwere@themarketplaceshops.com.