Residents are invited to donate lei, lei flowers, or attend one of the lei-making opportunities across the islands.

But it's the colorful leis that may dazzle the most. The island's exquisite array of flowers, valued for their fragrances, are harvested by Hawaiians for the ancient tradition of lei making.

The Hawaiian lei is known around the world. When visitors arrive on the islands, they're often greeted with one of these garlands made of perfectly blossomed flowers upon arrival. It's an ...

But as native flora disappears, lei makers discuss how they see the future of their craft. Though usually made of flowers and leaves, leis are also made of nuts, feathers, fruit, seeds, ...

But it's the colorful leis that may dazzle the most. The island's exquisite array of flowers, valued for their fragrances, are harvested by Hawaiians for the ancient tradition of lei making.

Thanks to creative florists and modern event stylists, leis now come in a wide range of colors, sizes, and styles. From simple orchid strands to bold multi-flower designs, there’s a lei for ...

But many graduates also wear lei — made from flowers, candies, or ribbons around their necks — as congratulations from family and friends. Gifting and wearing a lei is a now ubiquitous ...

carnation lei with puakenikeni flowers; a poepoe-style carnation lei with kou flowers; and a kui-style pincushion protea lei, strung through the center of the flower.Credit...Mariko Reed Supported ...

Lei with these items cannot enter the U.S. mainland. Please be aware that citrus-related plant parts include mock orange flowers and leaves, which are sometimes used in making leis, ...