US EditionNearly a century of culture and tradition strung into Hawaii's Lei Day celebrations
- Hawaii celebrates Lei Day annually on May 1 with statewide events honoring the cultural tradition of leis as spring transitions to summer.
- Lei Day began in 1927 to create a holiday dedicated to leis, inspired by Hawaiian cultural pride and supported by local promoters like Blanding.
- Leis are garlands made from flowers, leaves, shells, or feathers that are often worn as necklaces and symbolize love and aloha in Hawaiian culture.
- This year’s Lei Day theme emphasizes coming together in unison and pays tribute to the Hokule'a, Hawaii’s renowned double-hulled voyaging canoe.
- Lei Day continues nearly 100 years of celebration that fosters cultural respect and community, paralleling other May 1 observances like International Workers' Day worldwide.
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Nearly a century of culture and tradition strung into Hawaii's Lei Day celebrations
Beyond the beauty of a lei, the flowers that are fashioned together hold cultural symbolism representing love, affection, time and care.It was recognized and celebrated at the annual festival at the Kapiolani Bandstand through music, hula and fellowship.
97th annual Lei Day celebration takes over Kapiʻolani Park
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The month of May kicked off with thousands of people heading down to Kapiʻolani Park for the 97th annual Lei Day celebration. Are you wearing the right color lei for Lei Day? Kumu Lum explains WakeUp2Day's Chris Latronic met with Department of Parks and Recreation's Nathan Serota and 2025 Lei Queen Kuʻulei Aloha Llanos to learn about the event. The all-day event featured a wide variety of island musical and hula perform…
In the Mood for Lei: Where to Take Lei-Making Classes on O‘ahu
Editor’s Note: This roundup was first published in May 2024 and has since been updated with the latest info and even more classes. Photo: Courtesy of Kāhala Hotel & Resort May Day is Lei Day in Hawai‘i nei, but we can celebrate the tradition of making and sharing lei year-round. Here’s where you can get your flower fix today and beyond the Lei Day celebrations. Click to the classes you’re interested in: Free Lei-Making Classes Paid Lei-Ma…
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