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Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Contact:  Jon Hennington, DPR Public Information Officer at (808) 343-9181   Registration open for free lei making workshops in advance of Honolulu's 88th Annual Lei Day celebration   Honolulu – The Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a series of lei making workshops this spring in advance of the 88th Annual Lei Day Celebration at Queen Kapi'olani Regional Park and Bandstand.  These free workshops are open to the public and provide an opportunity to learn or improve lei making skills prior to this year's Lei Day celebration.   The theme for the 2015 Lei Day celebration is Lei Momi (meaning pearl lei or luminous lei).   The lei contest exhibit will be open to the public on May 1, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., in the area between the bandstand and the Waikîkî Shell.  The exhibit boasts some of the most exquisitely crafted lei in a variety of colors and methods.  There are categories for all ages and skill levels, so everyone is encouraged to enter.   The celebration is presented by the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Parks and Recreation, the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, and May's Hawai'i.   For more information about the 88th Annual Lei Day Celebration, including the workshop schedule and registration information, visit http://www.honolulu.gov/parks.   -END-