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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 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.

But, if you were planning on buying fresh flower lei for your graduate, get ready to spend more money. Lei stands and flower shops in town were busy on May 17, as thousands of people attended UH ...

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 ...

a flower curtain for a party, table runners for a classmate's wedding and countless lei for friends and family. “It’s the spirit of it,” Estes says. “Whether you’re weaving seedpods and ...