Lei Day has been celebrated in Hawaii for almost 100 years, but the importance of leis can be traced back to ancient times. US hiring picked up in June, defying economists' expectations as ...

May 1st became Lei Day in Hawaii in 1928. IE 11 is not supported. ... A fresh flower lei is synonymous with a Hawaiian greeting and is part of daily life across the Hawaiian Islands.

Hawaii's Lei Day is about so much more than flowers. ... Though usually made of flowers and leaves, leis are also made of nuts, feathers, fruit, seeds, and shells. “The women change ...

All fresh flower lei from the contest will be brought to Mauna ‘Ala Thursday morning and placed on the graves of Hawaii’s Ali’I. “You walk around the park you see vendors, you’ll see ...

The ancient art of Hawaiian lei-making 05:25. From its golden sun to its turquoise surf, Hawaii can always take your breath away. ... Sometimes we don't get enough flowers to make a lei.

From symbolic heritage to modern celebration, Hawaii’s lei connects families and generations through floral craftsmanship and ...

The lei — a handcrafted garland typically fashioned from flowers, leaves or shells — embodies the Hawaiian spirit of aloha and remains a cherished symbol of affection throughout the islands. "May Day ...

Hawaii native Meleana Estes picks flowers – like the valued flower puakenikeni, known as the perfume flower tree ten cent flower – to create a colorful palette for her leis.

Bad weather's affecting our local flower farms and that means you may not be able to get Hawaii's most fragrant flowers this lei season. "It's rain plus cold winds, which they don't like," said ...

Lei Day has been celebrated in Hawaii for almost 100 years, ... they're often greeted with one of these garlands made of perfectly blossomed flowers upon arrival. It's an iconic Hawaiian image.