THE SEVEN WONDERS OF HAWAII
What’s wonderful to you?
The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World were selected in the B.C. years, mainly as a guide for tourists of the time. Which was all well and good, but nearly all the wonders have since collapsed. Only the Pyramids of Giza can still be seen by human eyes.
So a Swiss nonprofit organization launched a search for the New Seven Wonders of the World, based on international telephone and online voting. Results were announced last month.
And that was all well and good, too. But we've got some pretty wonderful things here in Hawaii, too -- it's time we got our own list on record.
Today the Star-Bulletin begins a search for the Seven Wonders of Hawaii. We'll collect your ideas through August, then have them evaluated and narrowed down by a panel of local experts. In October we'll be back with the top suggestions, and you'll be able to vote for the Top 7.
It'll be fun and educational and will provide food for thought about what makes Hawaii the special place that it is. And those who participate will be eligible to win $50 restaurant gift certificates, which will go to five people through a random drawing.
The Seven Wonders
of Hawaii
THE RULES
You may list up to three nominations, natural or man-made, on any island. You must use this form; no photocopies or faxes. The form will be reprinted every Monday for households that need more than one, but only one set of nominations per person will be accepted. Entries must be in our hands by 5 p.m. Aug. 31.
MY NOMINATIONS
1. ______________________ on the island of ______________________
Because: ____________________________________________
2. ______________________ on the island of _____________________
Because: ____________________________________________
3. ______________________ on the island of ______________________
Because: ____________________________________________
My name: ______________________ Telephone number: ______________________
MAIL ENTRIES TO "Seven Wonders of Hawaii," Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features section, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., 7-210 Waterfront Plaza, Honolulu 96813.
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