The island's exquisite array of flowers, valued for their fragrances, are harvested by Hawaiians for the ancient tradition of lei making. Hawaii native Meleana Estes picks flowers – like the ...

The island's exquisite array of flowers, valued for their fragrances, are harvested by Hawaiians for the ancient tradition of lei making. Hawaii native Meleana Estes picks flowers – like the ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Lei Day at Kapi’olani Park is an annual tradition, featuring hula, ceremony, Hawaiian music — and of course, lei. The event brings together longtime friends and lei ...

The Mayor’s Grand Prize at this year’s 97th Lei Day Celebration in Honolulu went to Dale Mar T. Acoba. Acoba wowed judges Thursday with his white lei kui made of hypericum and pearl yarrow.

Happy Lei Day, Big Island! That’s right. May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi — a celebration of the beautifully hand-sewn garlands of flowers, seeds, shells, feathers or even words that are an ...

It’s not just another spring day. It’s May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi; and it’s a time to give, wear and honor lei. Kumu Brad Lum said this day means more than most people realize.

Grocery Outlet opening third location in the valley Marking the start of AAPI Month with Lei Day Parade Today is the first day of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and to kick ...

A vendor from The Orchid Lei Company displays a vibrant selection of leis at the 97th annual Lei Day celebration in Honolulu. (Jeremy Yurow/Courthouse News). HONOLULU (CN) — Beneath clear blue skies ...

Celebrated in Hawaii, Lei Day honors leis, a type of garland or wreath, often worn as a necklace, that are made up of flowers, leaves, shells or feathers. Are you celebrating one of the various ...

But not on this recent Friday afternoon. Lei Maui owner Caitlyn Madrid of Kīhei slows down, stops, pulls out shears and a paper bag and begins cutting off some of the flowers along the road.

With this year’s theme of “Hoʻokahi ka ʻilau like ʻana” (Wield the paddles together), the 97th Lei Day Celebration shares the beauty and creativity of lei-making and the craftsmanship of lei makers, ...