KSN/KODE — Cultures around the world celebrate milestones in unique ways and a vibrant tradition is making its mark across the Four States. Flower crowns and leis are becoming increasingly popular at ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — As the islands get ready for May 1, also known as May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi, there’s one tradition that brings everyone together: making and wearing lei. Whether you’re a ...

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii (KITV4) – Gather your ohana and head to the Waikoloa Lei Day Festival to celebrate the art, culture, and history of the lei-making! The FREE festival will be on Sunday, April 30, from ...

May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii! So get out your needle and thread … Trini and Taizo learn some lei making techniques from the experts, Joyce Spoher and Iris Fukunaga. They also discuss the 88 th Lei Day ...

Hearing the word "Hawaii" may drum up visions of ocean waves, soft sand and, of course, colorful flower necklaces, known as lei. A fresh flower lei is synonymous with a Hawaiian greeting and is part ...

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- The kupuna at Lin's Lei Shop are extra busy this time of year, making dozens of lei a day for celebrations across the island. "You don't want fake. People like the real, they like ...

At commencement time, new graduates don their decorated caps and gowns, waving diplomas as they smile for photos. But many graduates also wear lei — made from flowers, candies, or ribbons around their ...

Meleana Estes gathered stories from her grandmother and others on the art of making the islands’ traditional garlands. By Victoria Gomelsky In the 1990s when Meleana Estes was a teenager attending ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Royal Hawaiian Center is bringing its popular complimentary cultural program back with the launch of lei making classes. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay ...

Mariamena Morisa grew up in Hawaii. She and her family moved to Alaska in the late ‘90s. At her high school graduation, her mom walked in carrying leis made out of saran wrap and ribbon with candy ...

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PAIA (HawaiiNewsNow) - On Monday, Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao will be adorned with thousands of lei thanks to the volunteers at Kaunoa Senior Services and various members throughout the ...