We are thrilled to announce the success of our recent workshop, where we presented the Lei Poina’ole Project, an initiative dedicated to the sustainable growth and longevity of Hawaii's lei industry. 🌺 The event was organized to celebrate the Women in Engineering day with the global IEEE Women in Engineering .
As a Hawaii nonprofit organization, BEHawaii is committed to empowering and elevating our community by raising awareness and providing support to create prosperity. The Lei Poina’ole Project is at the heart of this mission, fostering community partnerships, educational programs, and a robust network of growers, makers, and vendors.
Our speakers shared valuable insights into the significance of leis, their cultural heritage, and the ongoing efforts to support and develop the lei industry. The audience, seated around the speakers in traditional Hawaiian style, created an intimate and culturally immersive experience. We had a wonderful time learning more about the meaning of leis, their cultural importance, and how we can engage in supporting the development of the lei industry. Attendees enjoyed a hands-on lei-making session, where they could create their own leis while learning about the traditional techniques and materials used.
We extend our gratitude to Lawson & Associates, Inc. and @BEHAWAI'I for collaborating with us and helping make this event a success. We hope to continue fostering such valuable partnerships in the future.
Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this event. We hope to see you at our future gatherings!
Quynh Tran Tracy Lawson, CSP, SMS, CIT, TSSP, WSO-CSE, CPEA, CHST Nalani Jenkins Nalani Jenkins Sylvia Hussey