According to the Maui Luau official website, lei--whether they're comprised of flowers or shells–– are synonymous with the islands. These adornments were worn by ancient Hawaiians for ceremonial ...

BYU–Hawaii’s students and professors from Pacific studies program showcase Pasifika scholarship at a national conference in New York City ...

Students say Fiji and the Philippines each have their own unique garlands, both resembling and differing from the Hawaiian lei First anchored in Hawaii by Polynesian voyagers, the tradition of ...

Discover the lesser-known roles of lei in Hawaiian culture and learn thoughtful tips to select the perfect lei for each occasion “Any kind of moment in life calls for lei,” said Makana Mānoa, an ...

From traditional flower lei to personalized lei like candy or money lei, people modify lei according to their preferences—whether for themselves or loved ones to show love and real intentions to ...

Students share how a local lei maker honors tradition, builds relationships and reflects the true spirit of aloha with his craft Uluamu Langi, a local lei maker, said the art of lei-making goes far ...

Admiring beyond aesthetic Keanu Manoa, Hawaiian Village manager from Lāʻie, said “The idea of Lei Day is actually more of a modern thing, but the idea of lei is very ancient.” Among the many purposes ...

A lei is more than just flowers because making one requires physical, mental and spiritual aspects, said Allison Legazpi, a senior majoring in Pacific Islands studies from the Philippines. “Finding ...

Arriving on the islands thousands of years ago, the tradition of lei-making has quickly become a symbol of Hawaii With a history dating back thousands of years, Hawaiian lei are a symbol of love and ...

Chee hoos and yessahs echoed throughout the Pacific Theater as the fireknife warriors performed intricate throws and catches with traditional choreography. One of the semi-finalists competing in the ...

For two native Hawaiian women, running their lei-making businesses helps them build community and share Hawaiian culture, shared Kalia Guiteras of Hilo, Hawai‘i and Kaylee Mapuana Kataoka of Mililani, ...