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| Humpback Whale off the coast of Maui, Hawaii. Image Source: Pixabay |
World Whale Day is a Save Coastal Wildlife Event. It is held on the third Sunday in February each year.
Whales are noble sea mammals and are some of the most fascinating creatures living in our big blue oceans.
What is World Whale Day?
We celebrate these giants of the ocean on World Whale Day to raise awareness of these magnificent creatures. Founded in Maui, Hawaii in 1980, specifically to honor the humpback whales which swim off the Hawaiian coast, World Whale Day has now become an annual event. It is the main showcase of the Maui Whale Festival held each year on the 3rd Sunday of February on Maui.
Maui Whale Festival
Organized by the Pacific Whale Foundation, the All-Day Maui Whale Festival includes a parade with floats, costumed characters, and music from both Hawaiian and International stars. There are also events for children, so it becomes a whole family event.
If you are not able to attend in person in Hawaii, you can celebrate the day taking part in a fundraising event wherever you live. Have a 'whale of a time' and aid in the cause designed to meet conservation threats to whales, such as loss of habitat and pollution.
Crafty Whales
As a crafting artist, I admire the crafty whales created by fellow crafters. Giving cute handcrafted whales to children would also be a way to raise awareness of these magnificent sea creatures.
Blue Whale Plush Toy
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| Blue Whale Plush Toy |
A soft toy blue whale in crochet.
This Amigurumi plush whale is handmade in a royal blue with a white water spout. The eyes are embroidered in yarn and whale is stuffed with soft new polyester fiberfill.
Blue whale measures 7 inches long and 6 inches high to the top of his water spout. This seaside stuffie is soft and safe all over.
Available in the Etsy Shop of Coastal Crochet Crafts.
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| Grandpa Whale Pillow in Plush |
Lovingly handcrafted in Sheffield, England from a grey wool blend material with a plush cream faux sheepskin tummy, he brings love and warmth to any home and is the perfect addition to your sofa or bed.
With deep, dopey blue eyes and a swishy tail, it’s time to dive in and become best buds.
Handmade by Adam Verde Crafts on Etsy.
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Chonky Strawberry Whale |
This chonky strawberry whale made out of blanket yarn is so soft and squishy!
His eyes are made from sewn-on felt pieces to keep him cuddly and soft!
Approximate size:
8.5 inches from snoot to tail
8.5 inches from fin to fin
6 inches from tummy to top
Available in the Etsy Shop of Southern Paragon in Dallas, Georgia.
Summary
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| Orca Whales - Pixabay |
(c) World Whale Day written by Wednesday Elf
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Oh, I would love to attend the Whale Day celebration in Maui! One of my fondest memories of our vacation in Hawaii was standing and watching (from the shore) the whales in the ocean. Marvelous sight! Such giant creatures yet they seem like ocean ballerinas at play. All of the handmade crafts in honor of these beauties are awesome.
ReplyDeleteOnce again Pat, you teach me something new, I would have never known that there was a whale day. We've never been to Hawaii but if I ever get there it should be to see this celebration. The hand made crafts are beautiful and always great gift ideas.
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