An awesome Instagram prize...
For Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day, a Japanese tradition), there was a post on Instagram. The Orchid Lei Company was giving away an orchid lei to three lucky participants. I thought, "Wow... wouldn't it be a perfect gift for my friend who is leaving for the mainland?"
I was really hoping to win. I "liked" every post on the Business page, tagged many people, and even made a story with music for The Orchid Lei Company.
Hard work paid off as I received a message from The Orchid Lei Company at around 3:30pm that I was one of the winners! I was elated and said that I could pick up the lei right away for dinner that evening. (I was warned that the shop closes at 4:30pm... I got there in time!!!)
Merryl was very friendly and helpful. She gave me great instructions on how to find their shop. The most important thing was to look for the ramp and go to the upper level of the building. There's no sign. However, I saw a white van with the company's name.
I went right into the shop and met Merryl. She presented me with the lei in a clear plastic box. When I told her that I wanted to video the lei, she helped me with a couple of props. Haha! It made a fantastic Instagram post!
Thanks so much for the Mauli Hiwa lei! It's a tricolored, non-fragrant, sturdy lei - great for traveling and matches everything! We looked at the prices online and saw how expensive this lei is! We truly appreciate the generosity of The Orchid Lei Company!
Happy Girls' Day 2022!
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