57TH CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Opening Ceremony
Hawaii Prince Hotel January 24, 2009 10:00 am
Kahala Mall Public Appearance
January 31, 2009 12:00 p.m.
Windward Mall Public Appearance
February 7, 2009 12:00 p.m.
Fashion Show
Hyatt Regency Hotel February 15, 2009 11:00 a.m.
Pearlridge Public Appearance
February 21, 2009 12:00 p.m.
Contestant Reception
Pearl Ultra Lounge March 1, 2009 5:00 p.m.
Ala Moana Public Appearance Heritage Fair w/Honolulu Festival Festival Ball Golf Tournament
March 7, 2009 12:00 p.m.
Convention Center March 14, 2009 10:00 a.m. Sheraton Waikiki March 28, 2009 4:00 p.m. Pearl Country Club April 9, 2009 12:30 p.m.
introducing
calendar of events
the 57th contestants In the pages that follow, we proudly present the twelve contestants of the 57th Cherry Blossom Festival. As is tradition, each contestant is also pictured with her parents or significant family member to symbolize the strength and support that family provides. In addition to her education and professional background, we asked each contestant to answer the following question:
“What one tradition would symbolize your family’s perpetuation of Japanese culture through the generations?” 36