“My best friend, who is originally from Hawaii ... floral, candy and ribbon lei to the families of Cal State Dominguez Hills graduates. Pasellas said that she observed graduation lei sales ...

As a Native Hawaiian, lei is tied closely to her identity as well. "Growing up here in Hawaii, (lei) is a part of your life as a child," Texeira told USA TODAY. Leis are seen during everyday ...

“You blink and then it’s May Day, Mother’s Day and Graduation ... Hawaii imports a lot of those too. “Mostly from South America, Colombia, Ecuador and a lot of orchid lei that you see ...

“My best friend, who is originally from Hawaii, had the crown ... selling handmade floral, candy and ribbon lei to the families of Cal State Dominguez Hills graduates. Pasellas said that she observed ...