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Tiki Farm celebrates 15 years of mug making with art exhibit

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One of the works on display at the La Luz de Jesus gallery.
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One of the works on display at the La Luz de Jesus gallery.

More than 80 years ago, a bar and restaurant called Don the Beachcomber opened up in Hollywood. It featured tropical decor, Polynesian fare and fruity rum drinks in special mugs.

More than 80 years ago, a bar and restaurant called Don the Beachcomber opened up in Hollywood. It featured tropical decor, Polynesian fare and fruity rum drinks in special mugs.

The Tiki culture has persevered and thrived all these years — and so have those fanciful flagons.

Holden Westland is the founder of Tiki Farm, which is dedicated to producing high quality tiki mugs. This month, Tiki Farm is celebrating its 15th anniversary with an exhibition at La Luz De Jesus Gallery in L.A. Westland joined the show to tell more.

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