[ WEEKEND SCENE ] Island-style fun as seen through the camera’s eye

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Fashion blooms

Cherry Blossom models strut their
stuff at the Hilton Hawaiian Village

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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARBULLETIN.COM Cherry Blossom models walked down the runway yesterday at the Hilton Hawaiian Village during the finale of the Cherry Blossom Festival Fashion Show. The 52nd annual Cherry Blossom Festival is sponsored by the Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce and features various activities and events, including an annual competition for the coveted title of Cherry Blossom Queen.

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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARBULLETIN.COM Cherry Blossom fashion models left the dressing room to the runway. Pictured are guest models Stefanie Park and this year's Narcissus Queen, Kerri Ching.

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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARBULLETIN.COM Cherry Blossom contestants Shelley Kohashikawa and Christine Gibo perfected last-minute touches before walking the runway.

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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARBULLETIN.COM First princess of the 51st Cherry Blossom Festival, Lisa Kitagawa, at left, was tugged and pulled at by kimono instructor Kumi Sakai during a kimono demonstration.