On Saturday 6th July, the Portarlington Haiku Society participated in a fundraiser for the Bellarine Historical Society by displaying haiku sent in from around the world on the subject of RHUBARB.
Bellarine’s small rhubarb festival included competitions around baked rhubarb goods which included cakes, loaves, flans, pies, scones and muffins along with condiments including jams, relish, chutney, sauce and various cordials, syrups and wine. These were judged then consumed by participants and members of the public who also came to enjoy the ‘rhubarb’ artwork provided by local art groups.
Rhubarb-themed haiku were displayed on green paper rhubarb leaves with red stalks attached placed between the paintings. This was an introduction to haiku for many who attended.
The Portarlington Haiku Society thanks AHS for its support by sending out the call for rhubarb haiku, which was answered by so many around Australia and as far reaching as USA, Poland, India and Scotland. We were thrilled with the response.
Jenny Macaulay
Australian Haiku Society 