Blowing the pū (conch shell) has many meanings, and is one way Hawaiians announce their presence when entering wahi pana (sacred places). Umi wears a traditional kapa malo garment, lei poʻo (head lei) made from ti leaf, and an intricate lei hulu (feather lei) around his neck. NPS Video #HVNPWelcomeBack #HawaiianCulture #stewardship | Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Highlights from the 59th Conch Shell Blowing Contest, better known as "The Conch Honk," held March 4, 2023 in Key West. The men’s division winner was Brian Cardis of Macon, Georgia, who tooted an excerpt from Jimmy Buffett’s hit, “Fins.” Carol Whiteley of Ontario, Canada, blew a long sturdy blast on her shell to take the women’s division title. The quirky contest is staged each year at the Oldest House & Gardens Key West by the Old Island Restoration Foundation. #keywest #floridakeys #jimmybuffe

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