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Lei Day – The May 1 celebration focuses on the Hawaiian culture, and the aloha spirit. Whether you’ve been to the jewel of the pacific or not, Lei Day is an opportunity to dream of the islands, and plan a visit (or a return!) to their lush green shores.
Art of Lei Making – The structure of a lei may seem simple enough but the art of lei making has a history as intricate as Hawaii itself.
Garland Variety – Learning about indigenous craft’s history and unspoken customs every visitor should know.
Hawaiian Lei Etiquette – Some items you should know about leis in Hawaii and the exchanging of leis.
Kids Craft – Instructions and printables for making leis for kids.
Lei – Learn about the Hawaiian garland of flowers.
Lei Facts for Kids – Children celebrate Aloha too!
The History of Lei Day – The custom of weaving and wearing flower leis originated with the Hawaiians so long ago that they have no record of its beginning. . . . When tourists discovered Hawaii, they loved the charming gesture and they spread the word of it until the lei became known around the world.
Wikipedia – The special Hawaiian celebration according to the Internet encyclopedia.
1940s era Lei Day.
About Hawaiian Culture
Getting In Touch With Traditional Hawaiian Culture – Discover how you can experience Hawaiian culture during your visit to Hawaii.
Hawaii Customs & Traditions – Native and contemporary traditions of the Islands.
Hawaiian Culture – Articles published by Maui No Ka Oi Magazine.
Native Hawaiian Heritage & Culture – The tread of time ties Hawaiian heritage and culture today to the past. The fabric of Hawaiian life continues to be woven. Learn about aspects of Hawaiian heritage and culture at the National Park Service resource.
Lei making techniques from the experts.
Hawaii Books at Amazon
Hawaiin Leis at Amazon
Celebrate!
Anytime Hawaii Day – National Anytime Hawaiian Day on December 2 is a public holiday in Hawaii that celebrates the diverse culture and illustrious history of the Aloha State.
King Kamehameha Day – June 11 celebrates the accomplishments of Hawaii’s “ King Kamehameha the Great.”
National Garden Month – National Gardening Week was observed yearly in April until 2002 when the entire month of April was dedicated to “all things gardening”.
National Craft Month – Celebrate the coming end of winter by enjoying some of your favorite crafts, or start a new activity altogether!
Plant A Flower Day – March 12 is Plant a Flower Day and the perfect opportunity to get ready for Spring!
Lei Day Hula
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Hawaiian Radio Stations at Radio.Garden
- 98.5 Island FM (Honolulu)
- Distuptarian (Hilo)
- Hawaiian 107.9 (Lihue)
- Kaua’i Community Radio (Hanalei)
- Kauai’s FM 97 (Lihue)
- Kiss FM 99 Maui (Kahului)
- KPOA (Lahaina)
- ManaO’ Radio 91.7 FM (Wailuku)
- Q103 FM (Wailuku)
Explore Hawaii at Geoguessr
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